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This program invites research and curricular projects focused on two prioritized areas: 'Unruly Intelligences' (exploring the humanities' role in understanding artificial and other intelligences) and 'Normalization and Its Discontents' (examining the paradoxical concept of normalcy and its impact on society).
Andrew W Mellon Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1956. The principal officer is % Sepideh Sepasi Cfo. It holds total assets of $7.8B. Annual income is reported at $2.2B. MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION STAFF CONDUCT RESEARCH TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND DATA TO INFORM AND IMPROVE STRATEGIES TO HELP BUILD JUST COMMUNITIES ENRICHED BY MEANING AND EMPOWERED BY CRITICAL THINKING, WHERE IDEAS AND IMAGINATION CAN THRIVE. According to available records, Andrew W Mellon Foundation has made 2,531 grants totaling $2B, with a median grant of $500K. Annual giving has grown from $417.7M in 2021 to $524.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1B distributed across 1,132 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $13K to $90M, with an average award of $772K. The foundation has supported 1,055 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, District of Columbia, which account for 44% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 52 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION STAFF CONDUCT RESEARCH TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND DATA TO INFORM AND IMPROVE STRATEGIES TO HELP BUILD JUST COMMUNITIES ENRICHED BY MEANING AND EMPOWERED BY CRITICAL THINKING, WHERE IDEAS AND IMAGINATION CAN THRIVE.
Expenses: $3.1M
MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION STAFF CONDUCT RESEARCH TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND DATA TO INFORM AND IMPROVE STRATEGIES TO HELP BUILD JUST COMMUNITIES ENRICHED BY MEANING AND EMPOWERED BY CRITICAL THINKING, WHERE IDEAS AND IMAGINATION CAN THRIVE. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 2,531 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, DC.
Andrew W Mellon Foundation has distributed a total of $2B across 2,531 grants. The median grant size is $500K, with an average of $772K. Individual grants have ranged from $13K to $90M.
The application deadline is GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, EXCEPT FOR CALLS FOR PROPOSALS THAT HAVE SUBMIS. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS.
Andrew W Mellon Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 52 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Taylor | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | $3M | $1M | $4.1M |
| Elizabeth Alexander | PRESIDENT | $1.4M | $430K | $2M |
| Sheree Carter-Galvan | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | $738K | $107K | $845K |
| Carter Stewart | EVP, PROGRAMS & RESEARCH | $589K | $124K | $712K |
| Kathryn Hall | TRUSTEE, BOARD CHAIR | $75K | $0 | $75K |
Total Giving
$654M
Total Assets
$8B
Fair Market Value
$8.1B
Net Worth
$7.3B
Grants Paid
$549.3M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$272.4M
Distribution Amount
$395.3M
Total: $587.8M
Total Grants
2,531
Total Giving
$2B
Average Grant
$772K
Median Grant
$500K
Unique Recipients
1,055
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion UniversityTO SUPPORT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMING FOR HUMANITIES STUDENTS | Norfolk, VA | $2.5M | 2023 |
| University Of VirginiaTO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF AN ONLINE INTERACTIVE PORTAL, CREATIVE PLACE-BASED ACTIVATIONS, AND RESEARCH ON THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDSCAPE OF FREEDOM COLONIES | Charlottesville, VA | $1.8M | 2023 |
| American Council Of Learned SocietiesTO SUPPORT THE ADMINISTRATION AND ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL RENEWALS FOR THE MELLON MAYS UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | New York, NY | $8.5M | 2023 |
| Fractured Atlas IncTO SUPPORT THE SECOND PHASE OF THE CHRYSALIS PROJECT INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENTITY AND TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT TO RADICALLY RE-IMAGINE AND UPGRADE SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS IN THE UNITED STATES |
Other foundations that have funded Andrew W Mellon Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science For Monks | $28K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Science For Monks | $28K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Joshua S Friedman | TRUSTEE | $60K | $0 | $60K |
| Heather Gerken | TRUSTEE | $53K | $0 | $53K |
| Jonathan Holloway | TRUSTEE | $53K | $0 | $53K |
| Sherrilyn Ifill | TRUSTEE | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Thelma Golden | TRUSTEE | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Kelly Ann Granat | TRUSTEE | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Richard Brodhead | TRUSTEE (THRU 03/2023) | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Glenn Lowry | TRUSTEE (THRU 03/2023) | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Melissa Gilliam | TRUSTEE (AS OF 09/2023) | $13K | $0 | $13K |
| Gaurav Kapadia | TRUSTEE (AS OF 09/2023) | $13K | $0 | $13K |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| New York, NY |
| $7.5M |
| 2023 |
| National Park FoundationTO CONTINUE AND EXPAND SUPPORT FOR HUMANITIES POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE | Washington, DC | $6.7M | 2023 |
| Wgbh Educational FoundationTO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN ARCHIVE OF PUBLIC BRD.CASTING TO PRESERVE ENDANGERED PUBLIC MEDIA HOLDINGS AT SCALE FOR FUTURE ACCESS AND USE | Boston, MA | $5.5M | 2023 |
| Freedom ReadsTO PROVIDE MAJOR RENEWED SUPPORT TO FREEDOM READS AS IT SCALES ITS LIBRARY INSTALLATIONS AND EXPANDS ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY | Hamden, CT | $5M | 2023 |
| Jazz Foundation Of America IncTO SUPPORT A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PROGRAM FOR JAZZ ARTISTS AGED 62 YEARS AND OLDER | New York, NY | $5M | 2023 |
| American Council On EducationTO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY INDEX TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATIONS | Washington, DC | $5M | 2023 |
| Social Science Research CouncilTO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR THE MELLON MAYS GRADUATE INITIATIVES PROGRAM | Brooklyn, NY | $4.4M | 2023 |
| Monument LabTO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE RE:GENERATION PROGRAM, FIELD BUILDING, NARRATIVE CHANGE WORK, AND GENERAL OPERATIONS | Philadelphia, PA | $4M | 2023 |
| National Trust For Historic Preservation In The United StatesTO SUPPORT STAFF CAPACITY, PROGRAMS FOR PRESIDENTIAL SITES IN VIRGINIA, A NATIONAL REGRANTING PROGRAM, AND A CONVENING FOR THE NEW DESCENDANT STEWARDSHIP & LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE | Washington, DC | $3.5M | 2023 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation IncTO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE GETTING WORD PROJECT AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF SLAVERY TO FREEDOM AT MONTICELLO | Charlottesville, VA | $3.5M | 2023 |
| The City Of Chicago Department Of Cultural Affairs And Special EventsTO SUPPORT THE CHICAGO MONUMENTS PROJECT AND CITYWIDE COMMUNITY-INITIATED COMMEMORATIVE INITIATIVES AND INSTALLATIONS | Chicago, IL | $3.4M | 2023 |
| Fidelity CharitableMATCHING GIFT | Cincinnati, OH | $3.2M | 2023 |
| City College Of New YorkTO SUPPORT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMING FOR HUMANITIES STUDENTS | New York, NY | $3.2M | 2023 |
| Centro De Economa Creativa IncTO SUPPORT AN INITIATIVE TO STABILIZE AND STRENGTHEN CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AND ARTIST-CENTERED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS PUERTO RICO | San Juan, PR | $3M | 2023 |
| Pride Live IncTO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF THE STONEWALL NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR CENTER AND CORE STAFFING | Long Island City, NY | $3M | 2023 |
| Department Of Cultural Affairs City Of Los AngelesTO SUPPORT A MEMORIAL TO THE VICTIMS OF THE 1871 CHINESE MASSACRE IN LOS ANGELES | Los Angeles, CA | $3M | 2023 |
| Mass Design Group LtdTO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE PUBLIC MEMORY AND MEMORIALS LAB | Boston, MA | $3M | 2023 |
| University Of Missouri At Kansas CityTO SUPPORT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMING FOR HUMANITIES STUDENTS | Kansas City, MO | $3M | 2023 |
| American Library AssociationTO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO SHORE UP THE ASSOCIATION'S DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND TO ADVANCE INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION, DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMMING, AND A COVID-19 RELIEF REGRANTING PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $2.8M | 2023 |
| Miami Valley Public Media IncTO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL AUDIO COLLECTIONS HELD BY CAMPUS RADIO STATIONS AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES | Yellow Springs, OH | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Latino Theater CompanyTO SUPPORT THE LATINX THEATER INITIATIVE | Los Angeles, CA | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Council On Library And Information ResourcesTO SUPPORT A NATIONAL GRANTMAKING COMPETITION FOR DIGITIZATION OF MATERIALS THAT DEEPEN PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED | Alexandria, VA | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Northern Arizona UniversityTO SUPPORT THE INDIGENIZATION OF CURRICULAR, SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS | Flagstaff, AZ | $2.5M | 2023 |
| City University Of New YorkTO SUPPORT THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF BLACK, RACE, AND ETHNIC STUDIES ACROSS THE CUNY SYSTEM | New York, NY | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Emory UniversityTO SUPPORT BUILDING A PROGRAM OF STUDY IN NATIVE AMERICAN AND INDIGENOUS STUDIES | Atlanta, GA | $2.4M | 2023 |
| Emmett Till Interpretive CenterTO SUPPORT MUSEUM INTERPRETATION AND PLANNING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, MEMORIAL DESIGN, AND THE CENTERS ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY | Sumner, MS | $2.3M | 2023 |
| New England Foundation For The Arts IncTO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL THEATER PROJECT | Boston, MA | $2.2M | 2023 |
| Sylvester Manor Educational Farm IncTO SUPPORT THE HISTORIC MANOR HOUSE RENOVATION AND EXPANDED HISTORY & HERITAGE DEPARTMENT PROGRAMMING AND STAFFING | Shelter Island, NY | $2.2M | 2023 |
| Motown Historical Museum IncTO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION COSTS FOR THE MUSEUM COMMUNITY ANNEX | Detroit, MI | $2.1M | 2023 |
| California State University At FresnoTO SUPPORT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMING FOR HUMANITIES STUDENTS | Fresno, CA | $2.1M | 2023 |
| Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley InstituteTO SUPPORT THE CAPITAL COSTS RELATED TO THE EXTERIOR RESTORATION OF ROBERTS TEMPLE, ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING, AND DESIGN AND FUNDRAISING COSTS NEEDED TO ADVANCE FUTURE PHASES OF WORK | Summit Argo, IL | $2M | 2023 |
| Fulton County Library SystemTO SUPPORT THE AUBURN AVE. RESEARCH LIBRARY ON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE AND HISTORY IN COLLECTION PROCESSING, DIGITIZATION, AND COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES | Atlanta, GA | $2M | 2023 |
| City Of BostonTO SUPPORT COMMUNITY AND CURATORIAL PARTNERSHIPS, NEW TEMPORARY COMMEMORATIVE INSTALLATIONS, AND RELATED PUBLIC PROGRAMS | Boston, MA | $2M | 2023 |
| College Of CharlestonTO SUPPORT THE AVERY RESEARCH CENTER IN AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE IN COLLECTION PROCESSING, DIGITIZATION, AND OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES | Charleston, SC | $2M | 2023 |
| Colonial Williamsburg FoundationTO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION, RELOCATION AND RESTORATION OF THE WILLIAMSBURG BRAY SCHOOL AND DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC PROGRAMMING | Williamsburg, VA | $2M | 2023 |
| Wayne State UniversityTO SUPPORT AN INITIATIVE TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE UNIVERSITYS BLACK STUDIES FACULTY AND ESTABLISH A DETROIT CENTER FOR BLACK STUDIES | Detroit, MI | $2M | 2023 |
| Cave Organization IncTO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Brooklyn, NY | $2M | 2023 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association IncTO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING | Ashland, OR | $2M | 2023 |
| Foot Soldiers Park IncTO SUPPORT STRATEGIC PLANNING, ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING, AND THE ACQUISITION OF LAND PARCELS FOR A PLANNED COMMEMORATIVE PARK AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER | Selma, AL | $1.9M | 2023 |
| Michigan Department Of Natural ResourcesTO SUPPORT MICHIGAN HISTORY CENTER'S GCHI MSHIIKEN DEH MINISING/HEART OF GREAT TURTLE ISLAND PROJECT | Lansing, MI | $1.8M | 2023 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaTO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF THE IREI NAMES MONUMENT | Los Angeles, CA | $1.8M | 2023 |
| The Studio Museum In HarlemTO SUPPORT CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE COLLECTIONS | New York, NY | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Clemson UniversityTO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF AN INTERACTIVE BLACK AMERICAN HERITAGE TRAIL | Clemson, SC | $1.7M | 2023 |
| Technische Universitt DortmundTO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARS AT RISK AT THE ACADEMY IN EXILE | Dortmund | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Alianza De Museos De Puerto RicoTO SUPPORT PUERTO RICO AFRO | San Juan, PR | $1.5M | 2023 |
| New York UniversityTO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABILITY OF NETWORKED RESOURCES, DEVELOPED BY AND FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, FOR APPROPRIATE ACCESS TO THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE MATERIALS, INCLUDING DATA | New York, NY | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Georgetown UniversityTO SUPPORT A COLLABORATION BETWEEN HOWARD AND GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITIES TO ESTABLISH A JOINT CENTER IN HEALTH HUMANITIES GROUNDED IN THE COMMUNITY NEEDS OF WASHINGTON, DC | Washington, DC | $1.5M | 2023 |
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