St Margaret Foundation
St. Margaret Foundation is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania public charity that supports UPMC St. Margaret and the health and wellness of the communities it serves. It funds programs and essential needs intended to help patients access care, recover, and remain independent.
St Margaret Foundation at a glance
In short: St Margaret Foundation gave $908K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $908,212
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,547
- +45.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $38,431,942
- +12.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to St Margaret Foundation
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation provides application instructions for community organizations and UPMC St. Margaret hospital entities. The posted schedule says applications are due August 1 for funding the following January; the August 1, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Review Cycle
- August 1 for funding the following January, according to the Foundation’s posted instructions. The August 1, 2026 cycle is past.
- Deadline
- August 1 for funding the following January, according to the Foundation’s posted instructions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 815 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Phone: (412) 784-4205
Website: https://stmargaretfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who St Margaret Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UPMC St Margaret - Care Management Transportation Services ($210K). Together the top 10 received $828K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 77 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The Foundation describes supporting UPMC St. Margaret and the communities it serves; its website identifies family health centers in New Kensington, Lawrenceville, and Bloomfield-Garfield.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is St Margaret Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $70K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $76K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $187K (2019) to $2.9M (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $908K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC St Margaret - Care Management Transportation Services Pittsburgh, PA | To Provide Free Medical Transportation for Patients. | $210,000 |
| North Hills Community Outreach-Free Rides for Seniors Allison Park, PA | Free Rides for Seniors Operating Costs. | $118,000 |
| UPMC St Margaret - Comfort & Recovery Post-Op Care Recliners Pittsburgh, PA | To Provide Post-Op Care Recliners to Patients. | $109,200 |
| UPMC St Margaret - Patient CRSIS Care Endowment Pittsburgh, PA | To Replenish the Bed Fund | $92,000 |
| Wesley Family Services - Fairweather Transportation Services Pittsburgh, PA | To provide free transportation to patients throughout the alli-kiski valley | $90,500 |
| Allegheny County Health Department Pittsburgh, PA | Placements of Ameri-Corp Members at Lawrenceville/New Kensington Locations. | $60,000 |
| Anderson Interiors Inc - Upgrade to Student Lounge Pittsburgh, PA | To upgrade the student lounge at the st. Margaret school of nursing | $54,570 |
| UPMC St Margaret - Valet Services Pittsburgh, PA | To provide valet services for our patients with disabilities | $45,000 |
| UPMC St Margaret - Family Health Center Pittsburgh, PA | To support several programs run by the family health center. | $28,773 |
| UPMC St Margaret - Kathleen's Cupboard Pittsburgh, PA | To Replenish Kathleen's Cupboard Free Food Pantry | $20,000 |
Ready to take the next step with St Margaret Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,431,942 | $4,144,534 | $1,777,333 | $908,212 | 15 | $2,635,695 |
| 2024 | $34,209,248 | $4,064,559 | $1,746,130 | $834,470 | 20 | $2,848,362 |
| 2023 | $31,619,366 | $3,495,859 | $1,737,542 | $765,461 | 14 | $2,111,502 |
| 2022 | $28,435,618 | $2,599,387 | $1,490,250 | $797,458 | 12 | $1,653,429 |
| 2021 | $33,338,161 | $4,124,548 | $3,787,857 | $2,923,393 | 16 | $3,052,908 |
| 2020 | $31,500,552 | $3,621,947 | $1,302,970 | $634,060 | 15 | $2,787,523 |
| 2019 | $29,023,495 | $3,375,357 | $839,296 | $187,333 | 5 | $1,333,538 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to be a valued source of support for UPMC St. Margaret and the health and wellness of the communities it serves. Its stated focus areas are patient access, patient education, and patient experience and independence.
Examples of supported needs and programs include transportation, emergency assistance with medication and medical equipment, food support, health screenings, immunizations, and services for patients with disabilities. Its 2025 grants included awards to healthcare-related programs and community organizations, including North Hills Community Outreach for senior rides and Wesley Family Services for patient transportation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 15 grants totaling $908,212. Grant amounts ranged from $13,081 to $210,000, with a median of $45,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $210,000 to UPMC St. Margaret for free medical transportation for patients; $118,000 to North Hills Community Outreach for operating costs for free senior rides; $109,200 to UPMC St. Margaret for post-operative care recliners; $92,000 to UPMC St. Margaret to replenish its Patient Crisis Care Endowment bed fund; and $90,500 to Wesley Family Services for free transportation to patients throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley.
The Foundation’s website describes a one-year grant period, measurable outcomes, and alignment with its focus areas, fundraising initiatives, and hospital strategic initiatives as review criteria. The 2025 filing says proposals are reviewed by a Community Advisory Committee, which meets in May. Grants under $25,000 do not require full-board approval; grants over $25,000 are presented for a board vote. Approved grantees are notified, checks are sent the following July, and grant reports are due the following April.
For community organizations, the website calls for a Common Grant Application and copies of the most recently approved audit and budget. It also describes separate submission requirements for UPMC St. Margaret hospital entities, including a hospital grant-request cover sheet and program budget.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Seth Silverman as chairperson and Thomas N. Walker as vice chairperson. Other listed board members are Jeffrey Todd, John Lagnese, Robert G. Hofmann, Judith W. Granato, William H. Simpson, John Miclot, Vincent Silvaggio, and Robin Felton Baum.
St Margaret Foundation is led by Mary Lee Gannon, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Lee Gannon
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$161K (2019) → $191K (2025)
Seth Silverman
Chairperson
Board Member → Vice Chairperson, 2023
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David T. Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lagnese MD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith W. Granato
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Keane Domeisen
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chairperson, 2021
Vice Chairperson → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter G. Ellis MD
Treasurer
Acting Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Felton Baum
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Botos Jr.
Board Member
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2020
Chairperson → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Silvaggio MD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William H. Simpson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward J. Donnelly III MD
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric A. Frankel MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert G. Hofmann
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas N. Walker
Vice Chairperson
Board Member → Vice Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Miclot
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Ritchie
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverlynn Elliott
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig S. Mauro MD
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Todd
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: C. James Zeszutek (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: C. Talbot Heppenstall Jr. (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Michelle Keane Domeisen D. Min (2023–2024) — Chairperson
- Former: David Patton (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Patton (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David R. Dibenedetto Sr. (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marshall W. Stafford MD (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Smith MD (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ej Donnelly MD (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Neil Y. Van Horn (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nabil Mikhail MD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Babette Magee (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Barbara Kevish MD (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: David E. Massaro (2019–2021) — Past Chairperson
- Former: Jason Lamb Md Facs (2019) — Board Member
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 $191K, to Mary Lee Gannon (President).
Frequently asked questions about St Margaret Foundation
How much does St Margaret Foundation give each year?
St Margaret Foundation gave $908K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $834K across 20 grants.
What is St Margaret Foundation's typical grant size?
St Margaret Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $45,000, and its average grant was $60,547, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from St Margaret Foundation that year got $70K on average.
Where does St Margaret Foundation give grants?
St Margaret Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (14 grants).
Does St Margaret Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of St Margaret Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are St Margaret Foundation's largest grantees?
St Margaret Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include UPMC St Margaret - Care Management Transportation Services ($210,000), North Hills Community Outreach-Free Rides for Seniors ($118,000) and UPMC St Margaret - Comfort & Recovery Post-Op Care Recliners ($109,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is St Margaret Foundation?
St Margaret Foundation reported $38.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What does St Margaret Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to be a valued source of support for UPMC St. Margaret and the health and wellness of the communities it serves. Its stated focus areas are patient access, patient education, and patient experience and independence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from St Margaret Foundation?
The Foundation provides application instructions for community organizations and UPMC St. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is St Margaret Foundation's EIN?
St Margaret Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1520340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work St Margaret Foundation funds
Health Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in St Margaret Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Foundation funds nonprofits working in basic needs, equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, with most opportunities for organizations in Allegheny County or primarily serving its residents. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of about $18,600, though awards varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,132
Total Given
$64.0M
The William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic participation, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training, primarily in the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 median grant was $50,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests through limited open applications and invites letters of inquiry from public charities.
Assets
$3.4B
Grants
1,027
Total Given
$148.8M
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
Coraopolis, PA
DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports participation in under-resourced communities, including equipment, registration costs and facilities, and also supports outdoor access and education. Its 2025 grants ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, with a median of $5,000, and Sports Matter funding has reached all 50 states. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only; the foundation says 501(c)(3) grant requests should be submitted in writing.
Assets
$34.5M
Grants
964
Total Given
$18.0M
Hillman Family Foundations
Pittsburgh, PA
The 18 independently operated foundations support projects in areas such as arts and culture, health, education, economic development, and community improvement, with a preference for Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania; each foundation has its own geographic focus. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median of $20,000. The 2024 filing says unsolicited requests are accepted, beginning with a brief letter of intent through the online portal.
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
814
Total Given
$88.8M
Pidc Financing Corporation
Philadelphia, PA
PIDC Financing Corporation administers Pennsylvania business loans for real estate, leasehold improvements, and equipment, as well as partner-funded grants for Philadelphia economic, cultural, civic, historical, storefront, and stormwater projects. Its 2024 filing reports no grants, so no typical giving level is stated; grant partners select recipients, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$6.7M
Grants
774
Total Given
$16.4M
Pennsylvania CDFI Network
Philadelphia, PA
The Pennsylvania CDFI Network funds Pennsylvania CDFIs and community-development organizations, and supports small businesses through counseling, technical assistance, loan capital, and some microgrants. Its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, with awards ranging from $6,000 to $7,124,547; its business assistance programs serve all 67 Pennsylvania counties. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.5M
Grants
180
Total Given
$15.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Pennsylvania
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from St Margaret Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
St Margaret Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?