EMA Family Foundation
EMA Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $261K.
EMA Family Foundation at a glance
In short: EMA Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.0M). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,026,831
- +1953.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,026,831
- +1953.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,026,831
- Total assets
- $4,864,168
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who EMA Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CASA Hogar Alegria IAP ($1.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How EMA Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 436% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA Hogar Alegria IAP | General & Unrestricted | $1,026,831 |
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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 | $4,864,168 | $862,067 | $1,072,563 | $1,026,831 | 1 | $1,068,863 | $261,491 | $245,089 |
| 2023 | $5,074,664 | $161,711 | $87,990 | $50,000 | 1 | $85,890 | $161,711 | $254,509 |
| 2022 | $5,000,943 | $5,000,943 | — | — | — | — | $943 | $8,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EMA Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $245K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
EMA Family Foundation is led by Luis Barrenechea, Director & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Luis Barrenechea
Director & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Ignacio Sala Antuna
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Carlos Sala Avendano
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 EMA Family Foundation
How much does EMA Family Foundation give each year?
EMA Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is EMA Family Foundation?
EMA Family Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $245K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does EMA Family Foundation operate?
EMA Family Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is EMA Family Foundation's EIN?
EMA Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0383686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work EMA Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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