The E A Mahoney Family Foundation concentrates modest, targeted giving in Ohio, primarily supporting local healthcare needs and higher-education scholarships tied to family legacy. Recent grants show a split between patient-care support at a major regional health system and an endowed scholarship fund at Miami University, suggesting priorities of direct service impact and student aid with a local/regional focus.
The E A Mahoney Family Foundation’s most distinctive pattern is its steady mix of healthcare support and family-linked scholarships in Ohio. In the recent grants list, Mercy Medical - Cleveland Clinic received $18,900 for the 5B Orthopedic Fund, the Dr. George Williams dental project, and areas of greatest need, while Miami University of Ohio received $17,000 for the Louise Fierstos Mahoney Scholarship Fund. Those two grants point to a funder that uses modest but repeated gifts to support both patient care and student aid. The foundation also backs institutions that serve local communities beyond those two priorities. Walsh University appears twice in the recent list, including support for the Mahoney Scholarship, the Women’s Committee Founder’s Center, and a soiree event, which reinforces the family-name scholarship connection. Other grants go to hospitals, churches, schools, and community organizations, often with purpose language such as area of greatest need, maintenance, capital campaign, or building fund. The overall picture is a localized family foundation making targeted gifts to regional institutions and community-serving nonprofits.
Healthcare is a clear part of the foundation’s giving. Akron Children’s Hospital received $9,000 for the burn unit and Doggy Brigade Project, and a second grant of $6,000 for the burn unit, Doggy Brigade Project, and endocrinology department. Mercy Medical - Cleveland Clinic also received a healthcare grant tied to orthopedic and dental patient support. Education and scholarships are another recurring theme. Miami University of Ohio received $17,000 for the Louise Fierstos Mahoney Scholarship Fund and a later $5,000 scholarship gift. Walsh University received $9,000 for the Mahoney Scholarship, Women’s Committee Founder’s Center, and Soiree Event, plus an additional $8,263 tied to the Mahoney Scholarship and the university’s 62nd anniversary. The foundation also supports community institutions and local services. YWCA of Canton received $5,000 for domestic abuse victims, and Jackson Alumni Foundation received $6,000 for classroom needs, a family in need, and areas of greatest need.
Typical grants are small: p25 is $1,475, median is $2,000, and p75 is $5,000. The recent record shows a few larger awards alongside many grants at or below $5,000, which fits a pattern of targeted local support rather than large single commitments. Recipients appear in multiple years, including Mercy Medical - Cleveland Clinic, Miami University of Ohio, Walsh University, Akron Children’s Hospital, Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Christ the Servant Catholic Church, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and Massillon Heritage Foundation. The foundation is a family foundation, funds individuals, and does not make program-related investments.
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Most grants fall between $1K and $5K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$5K
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Very concentrated: a small number of moderate-sized grants (two grants in this dataset) focused on repeatable themes—healthcare patient-support and a legacy scholarship—suggesting family-directed, locally focused, occasional large gifts rather than many small grants.
Notable grantees: Mercy Medical - Cleveland Clinic, Miami University of Ohio
Giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in Ohio: 90% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and all recent grants are in the US. Canton appears often, including awards to Mercy Medical - Cleveland Clinic, Arts in Stark, Jackson Alumni Foundation, and YWCA of Canton. Other recurring recipient locations include North Canton, Oxford, Massillon, Akron, and Uniontown. The recent list also shows grants in Louisville and Beachwood, reinforcing a local Stark County and nearby-regional pattern.
The recent grants show support for hospitals, universities, churches, schools, community groups, and human-services organizations. Examples include Mercy Medical - Cleveland Clinic for patient-care related funds, Miami University of Ohio and Walsh University for scholarships, and YWCA of Canton for domestic abuse victims.
Typical awards are modest. The grant-size distribution shows p25 at $1,475, a median of $2,000, and p75 at $5,000. Recent grants mostly cluster in that range, with a smaller number of larger gifts such as $17,000 and $18,900.
Yes. Ohio accounts for 90% of grants by recipient location, and the recent grants list is entirely US-based. Recipient cities include Canton, North Canton, Akron, Oxford, Massillon, Uniontown, Beachwood, and Louisville.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Mercy Medical - Cleveland Clinic, Miami University of Ohio, Walsh University, Akron Children’s Hospital, Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Christ the Servant Catholic Church, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and Massillon Heritage Foundation.
It often gives for unrestricted or broad-purpose needs. Recent examples include area of greatest need at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Beachwood Professional Firefighters Association, Paul & Carol David - Jackson YMCA, Akron Zoo Conservation Fund, and Mercy Medical - Cleveland Clinic.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh University | North Canton, OH | $18,500 | 2026 | Mahoney Scholarship, Women's Committee Founder's Center, and General fund |
| Queen of Heaven Catholic Church | Uniontown, OH | $12,000 | 2026 | Grotto Statue |
| Miami University of Ohio | Oxford, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | Louise Fierstos Mahoney Scholarship Fund |
| Akron Children's Hospital | Akron, OH | $8,000 | 2026 | Burn unit, Doggy Brigade Project, and Endocrinology Department |
| Christ the Servant Catholic Church | Canton, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Independence, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | Support local programs and services |
| Jackson Local Schools Foundation | Massillon, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | Classroom needs |
| Paul & Carol David - Jackson YMCA | Massillon, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| YWCA of Canton | Canton, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | Domestic abuse victims |
| Akron Zoo Conservation Fund | Akron, OH | $3,500 | 2026 | Conservation fund |
| Jackson Alumni Foundation | Canton, OH | $3,000 | 2026 | Families in need |
| Stark County Humane Society | Louisville, OH | $2,500 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| Canton Symphony Orchestra | Canton, OH | $2,500 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| Army Emergency Relief | Arlington, VA | $2,194 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | $2,194 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| The Turtle Hospital | Marathon, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| Stark Community Foundation | Canton, OH | $2,000 | 2026 | Bluecoat Endowment & Scholarship Fund |
| Meals on Wheels | North Canton, OH | $2,000 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| Beachwood Professional Firefighters Association | Beachwood, OH | $2,000 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| The First Tee | Canton, OH | $2,000 | 2026 | Annual Fund |
| Jackson Township Historical Society | Massillon, OH | $2,000 | 2026 | Building maintenance Fund |
| Stark County District Library FBO Jackson Twp Bran | Canton, OH | $2,000 | 2026 | Annual Fund |
| Wilmont Fire Department | Wilmot, OH | $2,000 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | $2,000 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| Mercy Service League | Canton, OH | $2,000 | 2026 | Maternity sleep sack |
| Massillon Heritage Foundation | Massillon, OH | $1,600 | 2026 | Five Oaks Restoration Fund and areas of greatest need |
| American Heart Association | Akron, OH | $1,000 | 2026 | In memory of Marc Deighton |
| Living Bread Radio | Canton, OH | $1,000 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| College Club of Canton | Canton, OH | $1,000 | 2026 | for printing newsletters and postage |
| Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad | Peninsula, OH | $800 | 2026 | Area of greatest need |
| Walsh University | North Canton, OH | $12,000 | 2025 | Mahoney Scholarship, Women's Committee Founder's Center, and Spring fund |
| Queen of Heaven Catholic Church | Uniontown, OH | $8,000 | 2025 | Maintenance of church grounds |
| Akron Children's Hospital | Akron, OH | $6,000 | 2025 | Burn unit, Doggy Brigade Project, and Endocrinology Department |
| Arts in Stark | Canton, OH | $6,000 | 2025 | Annual campaign |
| YWCA of Canton | Canton, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | Domestic abuse victims |
| Miami University of Ohio | Oxford, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | Louise Fierstos Mahoney Scholarship Fund |
| Christ the Servant Catholic Church | Canton, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | Piano fund |
| Paul & Carol David - Jackson YMCA | Massillon, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | Area of greatest need |
| Mercy Medical - Cleveland Clinic | Canton, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | Wine, women, and shoes |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | Independence, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | Support local programs and services |
| Jackson Local Schools Foundation | Massillon, OH | $5,000 | 2025 | Classroom needs |
| Akron Zoo Conservation Fund | Akron, OH | $3,000 | 2025 | Area of greatest need |
| Stark County District Library FBO Jackson Twp Bran | Canton, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | Annual Fund |
| Stark County Humane Society | Louisville, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | Area of greatest need |
| Meals on Wheels | North Canton, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | Area of greatest need |
| Canton Symphony Orchestra | Canton, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | Area of greatest need |
| Jackson Township Historical Society | Massillon, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | Building maintenance Fund |
| The First Tee | Canton, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | Annual Fund |
| Jackson Alumni Foundation | Canton, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | Families in need |
| Beachwood Professional Firefighters Association | Beachwood, OH | $2,000 | 2025 | Area of greatest need |
Walsh University
$18,500Mahoney Scholarship, Women's Committee Founder's Center, and General fund
Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
$12,000Grotto Statue
Miami University of Ohio
$10,000Louise Fierstos Mahoney Scholarship Fund
Akron Children's Hospital
$8,000Burn unit, Doggy Brigade Project, and Endocrinology Department
Christ the Servant Catholic Church
$5,000Area of greatest need
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
$5,000Support local programs and services
Jackson Local Schools Foundation
$5,000Classroom needs
Paul & Carol David - Jackson YMCA
$5,000Area of greatest need
YWCA of Canton
$5,000Domestic abuse victims
Akron Zoo Conservation Fund
$3,500Conservation fund
Jackson Alumni Foundation
$3,000Families in need
Canton Symphony Orchestra
$2,500Area of greatest need
The Turtle Hospital
$2,000Area of greatest need
Meals on Wheels
$2,000Area of greatest need
Beachwood Professional Firefighters Association
$2,000Area of greatest need
The First Tee
$2,000Annual Fund
Jackson Township Historical Society
$2,000Building maintenance Fund
Stark County District Library FBO Jackson Twp Bran
$2,000Annual Fund
Wilmont Fire Department
$2,000Area of greatest need
Mercy Service League
$2,000Maternity sleep sack
Massillon Heritage Foundation
$1,600Five Oaks Restoration Fund and areas of greatest need
American Heart Association
$1,000In memory of Marc Deighton
Living Bread Radio
$1,000Area of greatest need
College Club of Canton
$1,000for printing newsletters and postage
Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad
$800Area of greatest need
Walsh University
$12,000Mahoney Scholarship, Women's Committee Founder's Center, and Spring fund
Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
$8,000Maintenance of church grounds
Akron Children's Hospital
$6,000Burn unit, Doggy Brigade Project, and Endocrinology Department
YWCA of Canton
$5,000Domestic abuse victims
Miami University of Ohio
$5,000Louise Fierstos Mahoney Scholarship Fund
Christ the Servant Catholic Church
$5,000Piano fund
Paul & Carol David - Jackson YMCA
$5,000Area of greatest need
Mercy Medical - Cleveland Clinic
$5,000Wine, women, and shoes
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
$5,000Support local programs and services
Jackson Local Schools Foundation
$5,000Classroom needs
Akron Zoo Conservation Fund
$3,000Area of greatest need
Stark County District Library FBO Jackson Twp Bran
$2,000Annual Fund
Meals on Wheels
$2,000Area of greatest need
Canton Symphony Orchestra
$2,000Area of greatest need
Jackson Township Historical Society
$2,000Building maintenance Fund
The First Tee
$2,000Annual Fund
Jackson Alumni Foundation
$2,000Families in need
Beachwood Professional Firefighters Association
$2,000Area of greatest need