The Mascaro Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 13-4203614 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$923K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$13.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $40,600.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | To support the mascaro family auditorium | $225,000 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | Pittsburgh, PA | To support the sy holzer endowed immunotherapy research fund | $200,000 |
| Senator John Heinz History Center | Pittsburgh, PA | To support the cause | $200,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | To support the mascaro center for sustainable innovation | $100,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | To support the john C. mascaro oakland zoo entrance | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | Philadelphia, PA | To support the cause | $40,600 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | To support the cause | $30,000 |
| Psu Construction Management & Engineering Program | University Park, PA | To provide access and opportunity to talented students | $20,000 |
| Als County Parks Foundation | Millvale, PA | To support the cause | $13,400 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | To support the cause | $10,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Manhattan Beach, CA | To fund research in pancreatic cancer | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement Biztown | Berwick, PA | To support the cause | $8,000 |
| Allegheny County Parks Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | To support the cause | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | To support wish experiences | $5,000 |
| Alby Breisinger Scholarship Fund | Jefferson Hills, PA | To support the cause | $2,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | To support the cause | $1,000 |
| Cml Foundation | Moon Township, PA | To support the cause | $750 |
| Verland Foundation Inc | Sewickley, PA | To support the cause | $600 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission | Pittsburgh, PA | To support the cause | $500 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | Pittsburgh, PA | To support the sy holzer endowed immunotherapy research fund | $500 |
| Butler County Humane Society | Renfrew, PA | To support the cause | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator John Heinz History Center | Pittsburgh, PA | To support the cause | $800,000 |
| American Heart Association | Philadelphia, PA | To support the cause | $84,400 |
| Als County Parks Foundation | Millvale, PA | To support the cause | $26,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $922,850 | 24 |
| 2024 | $698,510 | 24 |
| 2023 | $536,412 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102295
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4203614
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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