The Lamacchia Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation focused on providing general support to a variety of nonprofit causes. Its mission appears to center on enhancing community well-being through funding in the arts, education, and youth development, as well as addressing food insecurity and supporting local community organizations. The foundation primarily serves nonprofits that contribute to cultural enrichment, educational initiatives, and social services, with a notable emphasis on organizations based in Ohio. Through its grantmaking, it aims to foster community development and support diverse programs that benefit the public.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize nonprofit with a clear local presence in Ohio (especially the Cincinnati area) working in arts, education, youth development, or community services and seeking general operating support.
Good Fit
- • Programs primarily serving Ohio communities or based in Cincinnati area.
- • Requests for general operating support or modest program support ($500 to ~$50K range).
- • Track record or local reputation with tangible community impact.
- • Willingness to submit a written mailed application and follow up by phone.
Geography
Giving is strongly concentrated in Ohio: 84% of dollars stayed in-state in the latest year, with grants observed in six states but a clear Cincinnati/OH focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (34 distinct grantees in 2023 across arts, education, youth and community causes) with many small grants alongside a few larger awards; this pattern indicates substantial recipient variety for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence shows 14 new recipients in 2023 (about 41%) and a written application route is documented in the filing, so unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path to be funded despite the offline process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
