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E A Mahoney Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Canton, Ohio · EIN 202810904

E A Mahoney Family Foundation is a private foundation in Canton, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,788 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,097 and the largest $18,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $99,761 the year before.

13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$100,39329$2.1 million
2024$99,76130$2.4 million
2025$114,78830$2.5 million

How to apply

E A Mahoney Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What E A Mahoney Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio26$106,400
District of Columbia2$4,194
Virginia1$2,194
Florida1$2,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 30 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Walsh University
North Canton, OH
Mahoney Scholarship, Women's Committee Founder's Center, and General fund$18,500
Queen of Heaven Catholic Church
Uniontown, OH
Grotto Statue$12,000
Miami University of Ohio
Oxford, OH
Louise Fierstos Mahoney Scholarship Fund$10,000
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
Burn unit, Doggy Brigade Project, and Endocrinology Department$8,000
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Independence, OH
Support local programs and services$5,000
Christ the Servant Catholic Church
Canton, OH
Area of greatest need$5,000
Jackson Local Schools Foundation
Massillon, OH
Classroom needs$5,000
Paul & Carol David - Jackson YMCA
Massillon, OH
Area of greatest need$5,000
YWCA of Canton
Canton, OH
Domestic abuse victims$5,000
Akron Zoo Conservation Fund
Akron, OH
Conservation fund$3,500
Jackson Alumni Foundation
Canton, OH
Families in need$3,000
Canton Symphony Orchestra
Canton, OH
Area of greatest need$2,500
Stark County Humane Society
Louisville, OH
Area of greatest need$2,500
Army Emergency Relief
Arlington, VA
Area of greatest need$2,194
Blood Cancer United
Washington, DC
Area of greatest need$2,194
Wilmont Fire Department
Wilmot, OH
Area of greatest need$2,000
Stark County District Library FBO Jackson Twp Bran
Canton, OH
Annual Fund$2,000
The First Tee
Canton, OH
Annual Fund$2,000
World Wildlife Fund
Washington, DC
Area of greatest need$2,000
Beachwood Professional Firefighters Association
Beachwood, OH
Area of greatest need$2,000
Jackson Township Historical Society
Massillon, OH
Building maintenance Fund$2,000
Meals on Wheels
North Canton, OH
Area of greatest need$2,000
The Turtle Hospital
Marathon, FL
Area of greatest need$2,000
Stark Community Foundation
Canton, OH
Bluecoat Endowment & Scholarship Fund$2,000
Mercy Service League
Canton, OH
Maternity sleep sack$2,000
Massillon Heritage Foundation
Massillon, OH
Five Oaks Restoration Fund and areas of greatest need$1,600
American Heart Association
Akron, OH
In memory of Marc Deighton$1,000
Living Bread Radio
Canton, OH
Area of greatest need$1,000
College Club of Canton
Canton, OH
for printing newsletters and postage$1,000
Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad
Peninsula, OH
Area of greatest need$800

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does E A Mahoney Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does E A Mahoney Family Foundation give?

$114,788 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,097.

Who runs E A Mahoney Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Edward A Mahoney III (President), Louise F Mahoney (Vice President) and Edward A Mahoney IV (Treasurer).

What does E A Mahoney Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.

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