Mahon Foundation
Mahon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilberforce, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $1.
Mahon Foundation at a glance
In short: Mahon Foundation gave $28K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $7K), top state Florida. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $28,482
- -77.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $7,121
- -66.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Primary geography
- Florida (44% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Mahon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was CRU ($12K). Together the top 4 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mahon Foundation gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2022) to $128K (2021). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CRU Orlando, FL | Church and Mission | $12,482 |
| The Fellowship of Ailbe Williston, VT | Biblical Worldview Education | $8,000 |
| Training Leaders International Wheaton, IL | Church and Mission | $5,000 |
| Center for Community Values Columbus, OH | Christian Education | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1 | $33,482 | $28,482 | 4 | $33,482 | $1 | $822 |
| 2021 | $33,481 | $395 | $148,271 | $128,300 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $181,357 | $125 | $100,038 | $53,600 | 5 | — | — | $11,373 |
| 2019 | $282,604 | $250,536 | $117,870 | $77,600 | 9 | — | $536 | $4,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mahon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $822 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mahon Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Deborah P. Mahon
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter M. Mahon Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Mahon Foundation
How much does Mahon Foundation give each year?
Mahon Foundation gave $28K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $128K across 6 grants.
What is Mahon Foundation's typical grant size?
Mahon Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $6,500, and its average grant was $7,121, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mahon Foundation give grants?
Mahon Foundation's top state is Florida, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (28%) and Illinois (18%).
Does Mahon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Mahon Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Mahon Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Mahon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $822 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mahon Foundation's EIN?
Mahon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6542523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
Live grants for the work Mahon Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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