EHH Foundation
EHH Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $459,500, primarily to organizations in Ohio; the listed grants include arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, animal-welfare organizations, and community organizations.
EHH Foundation at a glance
In short: EHH Foundation gave $460K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Ohio. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $459,500
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,528
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,040,394
- +2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to EHH Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who EHH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ideastream Public Media ($50K). Together the top 10 received $327K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 45 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 2% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is EHH Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $362K (2022) to $460K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $460K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ideastream Public Media Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $50,000 |
| The Cleveland Orchestra Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Metroparks Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Animal Protective League Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Lake View Cemetery Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $34,500 |
| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $27,000 |
| Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation Lakeside, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Lake Humane Society Mentor, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,040,394 | $760,621 | $539,785 | $459,500 | 18 | $460,550 | $660,176 | $499,386 |
| 2023 | $8,823,362 | $81,539 | $493,069 | $436,000 | 17 | $437,250 | $195,250 | $438,547 |
| 2022 | $9,238,432 | $-210,535 | $588,830 | $362,000 | 10 | $362,400 | $183,736 | $436,456 |
| 2021 | $10,041,080 | $19,915,068 | — | — | — | — | $9,915,068 | $361,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EHH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $499K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. The University of Dayton describes itself as an independent Catholic research and educational institution providing postsecondary education. Cleveland Public Library Foundation says its mission is to raise philanthropic and advocacy support for Cleveland Public Library. Ohio City Incorporated describes its mission as developing, preserving, and promoting its diverse historic urban community. Lake Humane Society says its mission is to protect animals and build connections between pets and people through advocacy and education. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $459,500. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest listed awards included $50,000 to Ideastream Public Media; $40,000 each to The Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Metroparks; $35,000 to Animal Protective League; and $34,500 to Lake View Cemetery Foundation. Other listed awards included $27,000 to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and $25,000 each to Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation, University of Dayton, Ohio State University Foundation, Lake Humane Society, Ohio City Incorporated, and Cleveland Public Library. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Heather McBride and Holly Smith as trustees.
EHH Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather McBride Co Keybank Nationa
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Smith Co Keybank National As
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth McBridge Co Keybank Nati (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about EHH Foundation
How much does EHH Foundation give each year?
EHH Foundation gave $460K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $436K across 17 grants.
What is EHH Foundation's typical grant size?
EHH Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,528, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from EHH Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does EHH Foundation give grants?
EHH Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (13 grants).
Does EHH Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of EHH Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are EHH Foundation's largest grantees?
EHH Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ideastream Public Media ($50,000), The Cleveland Orchestra ($40,000) and Cleveland Metroparks ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is EHH Foundation?
EHH Foundation reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $461K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $499K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does EHH Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. The University of Dayton describes itself as an independent Catholic research and educational institution providing postsecondary education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from EHH Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is EHH Foundation's EIN?
EHH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3807534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does EHH Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). EHH Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ehh-foundation-morg_6db670e9f5994342b8077f33039dfc51
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