Martha Mack Lewis Foundation
Accepts applications
Martha Mack Lewis Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,700 the year before.
63% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 10 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $42,700 | 7 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 8 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Martha Mack Lewis Fnd Co Private Tower at PNC Plaza 300 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 762-7070 |
| What to submit | No formal application required. A letter of introduction is sufficient. The letter should contain information regarding the nature and purposes of the organization. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations |
What Martha Mack Lewis Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kiskiminetas Springs School | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| The Children's Home of Pittsburgh | Program support | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Learning and engagement | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Opera Inc | Expanding access to opera | $5,000 |
| Veteran's Place | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra Heinz Hall | Scholarships and student | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Educational scholarships | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Youth Leadership | Bicycle trips | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Harmon Esquire
- Laurie Garzarelli
- Emily Linder
Questions people ask
Does Martha Mack Lewis Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Martha Mack Lewis Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Martha Mack Lewis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John C Harmon Esquire (Co-Trustee), Laurie Garzarelli (Co-Trustee) and Emily Linder (Co-Trustee).
What does Martha Mack Lewis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.