Elizabeth Ring Mather
Elizabeth Ring Mather is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 105 grants totaling $1,093,000, including support for organizations in the Cleveland area and other locations.
Elizabeth Ring Mather at a glance
In short: Elizabeth Ring Mather gave $1.1M across 105 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Ohio. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,093,000
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 105
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,410
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $22,155,154
- +14.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (21 of 99, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (48% 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 Elizabeth Ring Mather
- How to Apply
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Contact George R. Ireland, President. Submit a letter with the requested organizational, financial, and outcome information. The filing says there are no geographic limitations, although grants are generally made to qualifying organizations in the Cleveland area and other locations where trustees reside.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 1.
- Deadline
- The filing lists January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: George R Ireland President
Mailing address: 1375 E Ninth St Suite 900, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 696-4200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth Ring Mather funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Circle Inc ($125K). Together the top 10 received $465K.
Grant Size Distribution
458 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 444 grants of 458 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that grants are not geographically limited, but are generally made to qualifying organizations in the Cleveland, Ohio area and other locations where trustees reside. In 2024, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 13% to Massachusetts, and 5% each to California, Wyoming, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 105 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Elizabeth Ring Mather open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 99 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $702K (2021) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 105 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Circle Inc Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Astoria Park Conservancy Jackson, WY | Unrestricted Operating Support | $50,000 |
| American Foreign Policy Council Washington, DC | Unrestricted Operating Expenses | $40,000 |
| Sisters of Charity Health Systems Cleveland, OH | 20K New Van, 20K Gen Op EXP | $40,000 |
| Kenyon College Kenyon, OH | Kenyon Fund | $35,000 |
| BOK Tower Gardens Lake Wales, FL | Unrestricted Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Boston, MA | Support Digital Activities | $25,000 |
| Kenyon College Kenyon, OH | Philander Chase Conservancy | $25,000 |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital New London, CT | Vertical Treatment Room | $25,000 |
| Magnolia Clubhouse Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted Operating Support | $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 | $22,155,154 | $4,150,536 | $1,324,121 | $1,093,000 | 105 | $1,178,643 | $2,854,118 | $1,375,653 |
| 2023 | $19,344,788 | $1,908,925 | $1,100,539 | $879,200 | 93 | $967,992 | $843,536 | $1,253,753 |
| 2022 | $18,540,803 | $2,137,026 | $1,432,958 | $1,228,400 | 96 | $1,308,779 | $1,241,754 | $1,252,190 |
| 2021 | $17,478,279 | $2,242,059 | $898,214 | $701,700 | 78 | $776,912 | $1,361,895 | $1,247,350 |
| 2020 | $16,400,938 | $1,418,870 | $1,307,841 | $1,154,667 | 86 | — | $559,084 | $1,062,292 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth Ring Mather reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts and cultural institutions, education, health care, conservation, and social services. These are descriptions of grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, University Circle Incorporated describes its work as bringing together arts, educational, and medical institutions and public spaces in Cleveland; Magnolia Clubhouse describes its mission as psychosocial rehabilitation and reintegration for people experiencing serious and prolonged mental illness. Western Reserve Land Conservancy describes its work as land conservation and restoration for public benefit. An individual recipient Reserve University describes itself as a research-oriented university with strengths across health, engineering, arts and sciences, law, management, and social work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 105 grants totaling $1,093,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grant was $125,000 to University Circle Inc. for unrestricted operating support. Other notable awards included $50,000 to Astoria Park Conservancy for unrestricted operating support; $40,000 to American Foreign Policy Council for unrestricted operating expenses; and $40,000 to Sisters of Charity Health Systems, including $20,000 for a new van and $20,000 for general operating expenses.
The filing says applications may be made by letter and should include details about the organization, financial information, and the request. It asks applicants to include an annual report or audited financial statements and information about expected outcomes for the requested funds. The foundation makes no grants to individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George R. Ireland as president and Tess Ireland Hallinan as secretary; James D. Ireland IV as treasurer; and Cornelia I. Hallinan, Lucy Weller, Katherine I. Ireland, Louise Ireland, Augustus Ireland, Elizabeth Ireland Hallinan, and Rachel Ireland Weller as trustees.
Elizabeth Ring Mather is led by George R. Ireland, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George R. Ireland
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Augustus Ireland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cornelia I. Hallinan
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ireland Hallinan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine I. Ireland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louise Ireland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lucy Weller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachel Ireland Weller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James D. Ireland IV
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tess Ireland Hallinan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Elizabeth Ring Mather
How much does Elizabeth Ring Mather give each year?
Elizabeth Ring Mather gave $1.1M across 105 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $879K across 93 grants.
What is Elizabeth Ring Mather's typical grant size?
Elizabeth Ring Mather's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,410, across 105 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elizabeth Ring Mather that year got $6K on average.
Where does Elizabeth Ring Mather give grants?
Elizabeth Ring Mather's top state is Ohio, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (18 grants), Boston, MA (9 grants), San Francisco, CA (9 grants) and Mount Vernon, OH (8 grants).
Does Elizabeth Ring Mather give general operating support?
Yes: 81% of Elizabeth Ring Mather's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (85 of 105) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elizabeth Ring Mather's largest grantees?
Elizabeth Ring Mather's largest 2024 grantees include University Circle Inc ($125,000), Kenyon College ($85,000 across 4 grants) and Astoria Park Conservancy ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth Ring Mather?
Elizabeth Ring Mather reported $22.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (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 Elizabeth Ring Mather fund?
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts and cultural institutions, education, health care, conservation, and social services. These are descriptions of grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth Ring Mather?
Contact George R. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Elizabeth Ring Mather's EIN?
Elizabeth Ring Mather's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6519863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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