The M L Mason Mem Fund focuses its philanthropy almost exclusively on supporting hospital-based healthcare in the Pittsburgh region, directing substantial gifts to West Penn Allegheny Health System. Its grants appear aimed at sustaining local medical services and institutional capacity rather than a broad portfolio of charities. The fund is highly concentrated and locally oriented, signaling a priority on healthcare infrastructure and community medical care.
Very concentrated giving: a small number of large grants, all to a single repeat grantee (West Penn Allegheny Health System), indicating focused support rather than diversified funding.
M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 directs its largest recent grants to West Penn Allegheny Health System, with awards above $1.1 million in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That repeated pattern points to a funder built around sustained support for hospital-based healthcare rather than a broad, multi-sector grant portfolio. The fund’s giving also reaches other Pittsburgh institutions tied to community health and stability, including the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation and Forbes Regional Hospital. The grants shown here are overwhelmingly general support, which suggests flexibility for recipient organizations working in operations, services, or institutional needs. Alongside health providers, the fund has backed community organizations such as the Kingsley Association, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, and YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, indicating some support for the local civic ecosystem around healthcare. Even so, the center of gravity remains clear: Pittsburgh-area medical capacity, senior care, and the organizations that help sustain them.
Hospital and health-system support is the clearest throughline. In 2025, M L Mason Mem Fund 12-26-35 gave $1,182,730 to West Penn Allegheny Health System for general support, following similarly sized grants in 2024 and 2023. The fund also supports pediatric and regional care infrastructure. It awarded $37,411 to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation in 2024 and $30,069 in 2025, both for general support. Forbes Regional Hospital received $49,882 in 2024 and $40,092 in 2025, also as general support. A third cluster reaches older-adult care and related services. Presbyterian Seniorcare in Oakmont, St Barnabas Nursing Home Inc in Gibsonia, and similar recipients appear in the recent grant list with general support awards, showing that the fund extends beyond acute care to institutions serving seniors.
Typical grants cluster around a median of $20,046, with the middle half ranging from $10,023 to $40,092. The recent list shows a layered structure: one very large hospital grant, a smaller set of mid-sized institutional awards, and many repeated general-support grants near the median. Recipients recur across multiple years, especially West Penn Allegheny Health System, Forbes Regional Hospital, Presbyterian Seniorcare, and St Barnabas Nursing Home Inc. The pattern is consistent with a locally focused institutional fund rather than an open application program. The grants are made to organizations, not individuals.
$2.1M
$42.9M
$5.8M
$2.5M
Most grants fall between $10K and $40K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$40K
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Notable grantees: West Penn Allegheny Health System
Giving is highly concentrated in Pennsylvania, which accounts for 93% of grants in the data and is also the top state by grant count. Pittsburgh is the main recipient city, with additional grants in Monroeville, Oakmont, Gibsonia, and New Wilmington. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 87 grants to domestic recipients. The geographic pattern matches a local funder centered on the Pittsburgh region rather than a national or cross-border grantmaker.
The recent grants list is dominated by hospital and health-related organizations, including West Penn Allegheny Health System, Forbes Regional Hospital, Presbyterian Seniorcare, St Barnabas Nursing Home Inc, and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation. It also supports local civic organizations such as Kingsley Association, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, Humane Animal Rescue, and Eastminster Presbyterian Church.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including West Penn Allegheny Health System in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Kingsley Association in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and YWCA Greater Pittsburgh, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Forbes Regional Hospital, Presbyterian Seniorcare, and St Barnabas Nursing Home Inc across at least two years.
The fund’s grant-size distribution centers at a median of $20,046. The middle half of grants falls between $10,023 and $40,092, which shows a mix of modest general-support awards alongside a small number of much larger hospital grants.
The portfolio is strongly local and Pennsylvania-centered. Pennsylvania accounts for 93% of grants, and the recipient cities in the recent list are Pittsburgh, Monroeville, Oakmont, Gibsonia, and New Wilmington. All grants in the country distribution are to U.S. recipients.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,278,446 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KINGSLEY ASSOCIATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $108,343 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YWCA GREATER PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $86,674 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $65,006 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUMANE ANIMAL RESCUE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $65,006 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $65,006 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE | OAKMONT, PA | $43,337 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FORBES REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PITTSBURGH, PA | $43,337 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME INC | GIBSONIA, PA | $43,337 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $32,503 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WESTMINSTER COLLEGE | NEW WILMINGTON, PA | $32,503 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | WEST NYACK, NY | $21,669 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BREATHE PENNSYLVANIA | CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA | $21,669 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UPMC HEALTH UPMC MERCY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $21,669 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UPMC COMMUNITY PROVIDER SERVICES | PITTSBURGH, PA | $21,669 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FAMILY RESOURCES | PITTSBURGH, PA | $21,669 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WESLEY FAMILY SERVICES FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $21,669 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,834 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HERITAGE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM | MOON TOWNSHIP, PA | $10,834 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,834 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WESTERN PA SCHOOL FOR BLIND | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,834 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PASSAVANT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,834 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WESTERN PA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,834 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EYE EAR FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,834 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MARS HOME FOR YOUTH FOUNDATION | MARS, PA | $10,834 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BOARD OF PENSIONS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $10,834 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLIND VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES OF PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,834 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,834 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES | WARRENDALE, PA | $10,834 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM | PITTSBURGH, PA | $1,182,730 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KINGSLEY ASSOCIATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $100,231 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YWCA GREATER PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $80,185 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HUMANE ANIMAL RESCUE | PITTSBURGH, PA | $60,139 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $60,139 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH | PITTSBURGH, PA | $60,139 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST BARNABAS NURSING HOME INC | GIBSONIA, PA | $40,092 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FORBES REGIONAL HOSPITAL | MONROEVILLE, PA | $40,092 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PRESBYTERIAN SENIORCARE | OAKMONT, PA | $40,092 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WESTMINSTER COLLEGE | NEW WILMINGTON, PA | $30,069 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $30,069 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WESLEY FAMILY SERVICES FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,046 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | WEST NYACK, NY | $20,046 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UPMC HEALTH UPMC MERCY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,046 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FAMILY RESOURCES | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,046 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BREATHE PENNSYLVANIA | CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA | $20,046 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UPMC COMMUNITY PROVIDER SERVICES | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,046 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES | WARRENDALE, PA | $10,023 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,023 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PASSAVANT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,023 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLIND & VISION REHABILITATION | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,023 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM
$1,278,446GENERAL SUPPORT
KINGSLEY ASSOCIATION
$108,343GENERAL SUPPORT
EASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$65,006GENERAL SUPPORT
YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
$65,006GENERAL SUPPORT
FORBES REGIONAL HOSPITAL
$43,337GENERAL SUPPORT
THE SALVATION ARMY
$21,669GENERAL SUPPORT
BREATHE PENNSYLVANIA
$21,669GENERAL SUPPORT
UPMC HEALTH UPMC MERCY
$21,669GENERAL SUPPORT
UPMC COMMUNITY PROVIDER SERVICES
$21,669GENERAL SUPPORT
FAMILY RESOURCES
$21,669GENERAL SUPPORT
WESLEY FAMILY SERVICES FOUNDATION
$21,669GENERAL SUPPORT
TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY
$10,834GENERAL SUPPORT
WESTERN PA SCHOOL FOR BLIND
$10,834GENERAL SUPPORT
WESTERN PA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
$10,834GENERAL SUPPORT
MARS HOME FOR YOUTH FOUNDATION
$10,834GENERAL SUPPORT
BOARD OF PENSIONS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$10,834GENERAL SUPPORT
BLIND VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES OF PITTSBURGH
$10,834GENERAL SUPPORT
WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM
$10,834GENERAL SUPPORT
PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES
$10,834GENERAL SUPPORT
WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM
$1,182,730GENERAL SUPPORT
KINGSLEY ASSOCIATION
$100,231GENERAL SUPPORT
EASTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$60,139GENERAL SUPPORT
YMCA OF GREATER PITTSBURGH
$60,139GENERAL SUPPORT
FORBES REGIONAL HOSPITAL
$40,092GENERAL SUPPORT
WESLEY FAMILY SERVICES FOUNDATION
$20,046GENERAL SUPPORT
THE SALVATION ARMY
$20,046GENERAL SUPPORT
UPMC HEALTH UPMC MERCY
$20,046GENERAL SUPPORT
FAMILY RESOURCES
$20,046GENERAL SUPPORT
BREATHE PENNSYLVANIA
$20,046GENERAL SUPPORT
UPMC COMMUNITY PROVIDER SERVICES
$20,046GENERAL SUPPORT
PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES
$10,023GENERAL SUPPORT
WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM
$10,023GENERAL SUPPORT
BLIND & VISION REHABILITATION
$10,023GENERAL SUPPORT