Welcome

Welcome to the home page of The American Society of Ephesus (George B. Quatman Foundation), a non-profit, private foundation and 501(c)(3) corporation. The foundation has been in continuous existence since October 1955 and is actively engaged in supporting religious causes and restoring ancient Christian sites, especially those located in Ephesus, Turkey.

On these pages you will find photographs and information about the past and current work of the foundation.

For information on applying for a grant, click on the tab above labelled “Grants.”  The Grant Committee meets in early May each year, and requests must be submitted in writing with proper documentation, as outlined herein. The full board of trustees meets in mid-June to approve grants. Resources are limited and grants must fit within the mission statement and corporate purposes of the foundation.

New Documentary

“Mary, Life After Jesus,” a new documentary.

The Virgin Mary is perhaps the most famous woman in history.

She is revered by Christians and Muslims, as the virgin mother of Jesus.

She has captivated the imaginations of artists and composers for centuries. But one mystery remains:

What happened to her after the crucifixion of Jesus?

The answer is found in the ancient Roman city of Ephesus. Based on the Gospels, oral tradition, and the visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824), a humble stone house was discovered in Ephesus, which many believe was built by the Apostle John for Mary. There, she evaded persecution and lived the rest of her life on Earth in peace and prayer.

This documentary tells the story of the final chapter in Mary’s life, with interviews and on-location filming from Ephesus, Turkey. You won’t forget this documentary. Watch it today for free by clicking the button below.

The American Society of Ephesus
Board of Trustees (2022-2026)

• G. William Quatman, II, President (Kansas City, MO)

• Chas Quatman, Vice President & Treasurer (Lima, OH)

• Vanessa Damschroder, Vice President & Secretary (Lima, OH)

• Brandon Quatman, Grant Committee Chair (Columbus, OH)

• David Quatman (Huntington Beach, CA)

• Lisa Quatman-Calomeni (San Jose, CA)

• Matthew Quatman (Lima, OH)

• Eric Wiechart (Lima, OH)

• Michelle Mooney-Ritchy (Raleigh, NC)

• Robert Ritchy (Raleigh, NC)