The Emba Foundation Incorporated
The Emba Foundation Incorporated is a private foundation, based in Lexington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $153K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Emba Foundation Incorporated at a glance
In short: The Emba Foundation Incorporated gave $10K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,057
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,437
- +29.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,013
- Total assets
- $152,624
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Emba Foundation Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Curva First Baptist Church ($5K). Together the top 5 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,607), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Emba Foundation Incorporated gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 139% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $30K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curva First Baptist Church | Support of church | $4,562 |
| Paraoir Bible Baptist Church | Support of youth pastor | $2,261 |
| Sarrat Bible Baptist Church | Support of youth pastor | $1,222 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,607 |
| Joel Paragua | clearing coconut trees | $205 |
| Bethel Baptist Church Banna | Support of church and kindergarten | $200 |
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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 | $152,624 | $20,210 | $10,851 | $10,057 | 7 | $10,851 | $8,815 | $7,816 |
| 2023 | $143,545 | $16,829 | $15,582 | $9,993 | 9 | $15,582 | — | $7,930 |
| 2022 | $142,198 | $16,435 | $8,525 | $8,112 | 8 | $8,294 | $5,804 | $7,224 |
| 2021 | $134,288 | $36,499 | $10,282 | $9,717 | 8 | $9,983 | $19,092 | $7,445 |
| 2020 | $108,071 | $22,732 | $31,537 | $30,390 | 9 | — | $8,289 | $6,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Emba Foundation Incorporated reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Emba Foundation Incorporated is led by Gloria Smitka, Director President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gloria Smitka
Director President
Vice President & Executive Director → Director President, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Keller
Director & Vice President
President → Director & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Smitka
Treasurer Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Keller
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Amayun
Director Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milton Amayun
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Clarence Amayun (2023) — Director
- Former: Olin Amayun (2020–2022) — Director
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 The Emba Foundation Incorporated
How much does The Emba Foundation Incorporated give each year?
The Emba Foundation Incorporated gave $10K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 9 grants.
What is The Emba Foundation Incorporated's typical grant size?
The Emba Foundation Incorporated's median grant in 2024 was $1,013, and its average grant was $1,437, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Emba Foundation Incorporated give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Emba Foundation Incorporated's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Emba Foundation Incorporated's largest grantees?
The Emba Foundation Incorporated's largest 2024 grantees include Curva First Baptist Church ($4,562), Paraoir Bible Baptist Church ($2,261) and Sarrat Bible Baptist Church ($1,222), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,607), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Emba Foundation Incorporated?
The Emba Foundation Incorporated reported $153K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Emba Foundation Incorporated operate?
The Emba Foundation Incorporated has awarded grants in Michigan, New York.
What is The Emba Foundation Incorporated's EIN?
The Emba Foundation Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1458064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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