Mason Martha Lockhart
Mason Martha Lockhart is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania and the remainder to a recipient in Indiana.
Mason Martha Lockhart at a glance
In short: Mason Martha Lockhart gave $413K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $412,956
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,514
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,260
- Total assets
- $7,224,079
- -2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (91% 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 Mason Martha Lockhart
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (412) 236-7417
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mason Martha Lockhart funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Allegheny General Hospital ($83K). Together the top 10 received $291K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 164 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 9% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mason Martha Lockhart open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 32 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $343K (2023) to $422K (2022). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $413K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny General Hospital Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $82,596 |
| Kingsley Association Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $41,296 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) Fdn Jeffersonville, IN | General Operating | $35,104 |
| Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $20,648 |
| Presbyterian Senior Care Foundation Oakmont, PA | General Operating | $20,648 |
| YWCA of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $20,648 |
| Forbes Health Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $20,648 |
| Eastminster Untd Prsbytrn Church Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $20,648 |
| Eastminster Church Women Trust Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $12,388 |
| Humane Animal Rescue Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $10,324 |
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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 | $7,224,079 | $350,298 | $498,451 | $412,956 | 33 | $443,264 | $298,903 | $446,272 |
| 2024 | $7,369,822 | $456,669 | $469,979 | $388,272 | 33 | $417,449 | $407,258 | $423,003 |
| 2023 | $7,378,469 | $587,968 | $428,656 | $342,532 | 33 | $369,893 | $541,790 | $375,398 |
| 2022 | $7,250,704 | $887,268 | $482,996 | $421,560 | 32 | $437,430 | $859,033 | $379,937 |
| 2021 | $6,824,740 | $843,864 | $445,475 | $401,064 | 33 | $415,222 | $812,936 | $435,759 |
| 2020 | $6,430,748 | $404,562 | $411,835 | $364,340 | 35 | — | $379,825 | $371,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mason Martha Lockhart reported a distributable amount of $446K 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 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health care, education, religious organizations, animal welfare, and family and youth services.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Chatham University says it prepares women and men to build purposeful lives and contribute as informed, engaged citizens. Humane Animal Rescue describes providing care for animals and educating the community about humane treatment. Breathe Pennsylvania says its mission is to help western Pennsylvanians breathe better and live healthier through lung-health education and awareness. Family Resources describes its mission as preventing and treating child abuse by strengthening families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $412,956. Individual grants ranged from $2,064 to $82,596, with a median of $8,260. The largest awards included $82,596 to Allegheny General Hospital and $41,296 to Kingsley Association, both for general operating support. Presbyterian Church (USA) Foundation received $35,104 for general operating support. Chatham University, Presbyterian Senior Care Foundation, YWCA of Pittsburgh, Forbes Health Foundation, and Eastminster United Presbyterian Church each received $20,648 for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
BNY Mellon N.A. is listed as trustee.
Mason Martha Lockhart's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$34K (2020) → $76K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $76K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Mason Martha Lockhart
How much does Mason Martha Lockhart give each year?
Mason Martha Lockhart gave $413K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $388K across 33 grants.
What is Mason Martha Lockhart's typical grant size?
Mason Martha Lockhart's median grant in 2025 was $8,260, and its average grant was $12,514, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mason Martha Lockhart that year got $4K on average.
Where does Mason Martha Lockhart give grants?
Mason Martha Lockhart gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (24 grants) and Sewickley, PA (2 grants).
Does Mason Martha Lockhart give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mason Martha Lockhart's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mason Martha Lockhart's largest grantees?
Mason Martha Lockhart's largest 2025 grantees include Allegheny General Hospital ($82,596), Kingsley Association ($41,296) and Presbyterian Church (USA) Fdn ($35,104), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mason Martha Lockhart?
Mason Martha Lockhart reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $443K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $446K (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 Mason Martha Lockhart fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health care, education, religious organizations, animal welfare, and family and youth services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mason Martha Lockhart?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mason Martha Lockhart's EIN?
Mason Martha Lockhart's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6018595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mason Martha Lockhart 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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