M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35
M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with general support identified as the purpose for the largest grants.
M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 at a glance
In short: M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 gave $2.1M across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,123,520
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,225
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,669
- Total assets
- $42,887,903
- +8.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 565-4532
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West Penn Allegheny Health System ($1.3M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 146 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 1% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 28 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $81K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.5M (2019) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Penn Allegheny Health System Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $1,278,446 |
| Kingsley Association Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $108,343 |
| YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $86,674 |
| Humane Animal Rescue Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $65,006 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $65,006 |
| Eastminster Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $65,006 |
| Presbyterian Seniorcare Oakmont, PA | General Support | $43,337 |
| Forbes Regional Hospital Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $43,337 |
| St Barnabas Nursing Home Inc Gibsonia, PA | General Support | $43,337 |
| Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | General Support | $32,503 |
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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 | $42,887,903 | $5,769,219 | $2,526,172 | $2,123,520 | 29 | $2,184,617 | $5,492,907 | $2,414,840 |
| 2024 | $39,636,629 | $4,634,625 | $2,315,997 | $1,964,529 | 29 | $2,022,601 | $4,378,957 | $2,287,964 |
| 2023 | $37,336,241 | $3,978,187 | $2,430,578 | $2,082,552 | 29 | $2,213,199 | $3,824,587 | $2,059,076 |
| 2022 | $35,815,064 | $2,605,227 | $2,111,449 | $1,791,141 | 29 | $1,927,925 | $2,445,419 | $2,149,069 |
| 2021 | $35,240,077 | $3,279,899 | $2,234,567 | $1,813,205 | 30 | $2,037,182 | $3,109,066 | $2,398,167 |
| 2020 | $34,133,990 | $1,943,478 | $1,867,903 | $1,541,462 | 28 | — | $1,785,757 | $2,015,545 |
| 2019 | $34,245,285 | $2,370,588 | $1,776,656 | $1,477,432 | 29 | — | $2,243,592 | $1,950,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 reported a distributable amount of $2.4M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, services for older adults, animal welfare, education, family support, and community services. For example, St Barnabas Nursing Home describes its work as providing skilled nursing and long-term care regardless of ability to pay; Westminster College describes a mission centered on students’ development; and Humane Animal Rescue describes work caring for animals, reuniting lost pets with caregivers or finding them new families, and educating the community about humane care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $2,123,520. Grants ranged from $10,834 to $1,278,446, with a median of $21,669. The largest listed grants were $1,278,446 to West Penn Allegheny Health System, $108,343 to Kingsley Association, and $86,674 to YWCA Greater Pittsburgh. Other notable grants included $65,006 each to Humane Animal Rescue, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, and Eastminster Presbyterian Church; and $43,337 each to Presbyterian SeniorCare, Forbes Regional Hospital, and St Barnabas Nursing Home. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank N A is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$305K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2024) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $305K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35
How much does M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 give each year?
M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 gave $2.1M across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 29 grants.
What is M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35's typical grant size?
M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35's median grant in 2025 was $21,669, and its average grant was $73,225, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 that year got $11K on average.
Where does M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 give grants?
M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (19 grants).
Does M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35's largest grantees?
M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35's largest 2025 grantees include West Penn Allegheny Health System ($1,289,280 across 2 grants), Kingsley Association ($108,343) and YWCA Greater Pittsburgh ($86,674), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35?
M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 reported $42.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including health care, services for older adults, animal welfare, education, family support, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35's EIN?
M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6020716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
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