The Lamacchia Family Foundation
The Lamacchia Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported 27 grants totaling $167,600, primarily to organizations in Ohio.
The Lamacchia Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lamacchia Family Foundation gave $168K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $167,600
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,207
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $132,501
- +98.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lamacchia Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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All applications must be in writing. The filing lists Elizabeth H. Lamacchia, trustee, as the contact. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Elizabeth H Lamacchia Trustee
Mailing address: 7800 Deer Crossing Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Phone: (561) 738-1135
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lamacchia Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Girl Scouts of South Western Ohio ($40K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 150 grants of 150 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 7% to New York, 3% to New Mexico, 1% to California, and less than 1% to South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lamacchia Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 27 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2024) to $212K (2019). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts of South Western Ohio Blue Ash, OH | General Support | $40,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| St Joseph Infant & Maternity Home Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $11,000 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Cincinnati Ballet Company Inc Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| World Foundation for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,501 | $242,340 | $176,613 | $167,600 | 27 | $170,458 | $221,148 | $2,040 |
| 2024 | $66,669 | $161,419 | $159,788 | $155,500 | 28 | $156,886 | $145,808 | $2,671 |
| 2023 | $64,920 | $154,313 | $204,764 | $195,046 | 34 | $197,692 | $97,049 | $5,333 |
| 2022 | $115,545 | $187,016 | $171,012 | $164,290 | 26 | $166,700 | $127,447 | $12,196 |
| 2021 | $99,520 | $63,481 | $200,835 | $193,200 | 35 | $195,500 | $53,625 | $10,086 |
| 2020 | $237,898 | $30,624 | $209,729 | $199,816 | 27 | — | $18,598 | $16,707 |
| 2019 | $417,003 | $93,798 | $224,599 | $211,779 | 38 | — | $78,983 | $25,690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lamacchia Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Cincinnati Ballet Company describes its mission as enriching and expanding the art of dance through performance, academy, education, and engagement. Last Mile Food Rescue describes its work as saving good food and getting it to people who need it, while the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company says it brings Shakespeare and the classics to audiences of all ages.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $167,600. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $40,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grant was $40,000 to Girl Scouts of South Western Ohio. Other major awards included $15,000 each to Last Mile Food Rescue and St. Joseph Infant & Maternity Home, and $11,000 to YWCA of Greater Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Cincinnati Zoo Foundation, Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Foundation, and Cincinnati Ballet Company each received $10,000.
In 2024, the Cincinnati Ballet Company received $35,000. The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Cincinnati Zoo Foundation each received $10,000, and Last Mile Food Rescue and Cincinnati Country Day School each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elizabeth H. Lamacchia and John T. Lamacchia as trustees.
The Lamacchia Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabth H. Lamacchia
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T. Lamacchia
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Lamacchia Family Foundation
How much does The Lamacchia Family Foundation give each year?
The Lamacchia Family Foundation gave $168K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $156K across 28 grants.
What is The Lamacchia Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lamacchia Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,207, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lamacchia Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Lamacchia Family Foundation give grants?
The Lamacchia Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (19 grants).
Does The Lamacchia Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lamacchia Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lamacchia Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lamacchia Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Girl Scouts of South Western Ohio ($40,000), Last Mile Food Rescue ($15,000) and St Joseph Infant & Maternity Home ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lamacchia Family Foundation?
The Lamacchia Family Foundation reported $133K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lamacchia Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Cincinnati Ballet Company describes its mission as enriching and expanding the art of dance through performance, academy, education, and engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lamacchia Family Foundation?
All applications must be in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lamacchia Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lamacchia Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1645287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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