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R K Mellon Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LIGONIER, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1979. It holds total assets of $37.2M. Annual income is reported at $6.8M. Total assets have grown from $30M in 2011 to $37.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 13 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania and New York. According to available records, R K Mellon Family Foundation has made 1,047 grants totaling $15M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $2.1M in 2020 to $2.8M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $7.5M distributed across 465 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $450K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 272 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, which account for 62% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 36 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$450K
Based on 155 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
R K Mellon Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,047 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NY, VA.
R K Mellon Family Foundation has distributed a total of $15M across 1,047 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $450K.
The application deadline is THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.. The foundation will not consider requests on behalf of individuals, and typically does not consider requests for grants to conduit organizations which pass on funds to other organizations.
R K Mellon Family Foundation is headquartered in LIGONIER, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 36 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas L Sisson | TRUSTEE/VP/TREASURER | $62K | $13K | $75K |
| John J Turcik | TRUSTEE/CONTROLLER | $50K | $16K | $66K |
| Sam Reiman | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | $36K | $7K | $43K |
| Paul A Hannah | TRUSTEE(FROM 7/22)/SECRETARY | $31K | $12K | $43K |
| W Russell G Byers Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alison M Byers Psyd | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward J Morgan | ASSISTANT TREASURER(FROM 7/22) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lawrence S Busch | TRUSTEE/ASST. TREASURER(THRU 6/30/22) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Catharine Mellon Cathey | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Armour N Mellon | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Constance Elizabeth Mellon Kapp | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce King Mellon Henderson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard A Mellon | TRUSTEE/CHAIRMAN/CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$37.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$36.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
1,047
Total Giving
$15M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
272
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalhanna Association IncOPERATIONS | Ligonier, PA | $130K | 2023 |
| Byerschool FoundationNEW PLAYGROUND | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare IncOPERATIONS | Hyannis, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| Phoebe Foundation IncNEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITE/TRAUMA AND CRITICAL CARE TOWER | Albany, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| National Gallery Of ArtOPERATIONS | Landover, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Weiser Memorial Hospital Foundation IncORTHOPEDIC SURGERY EQUIPMENT | Weiser, ID | $50K | 2023 |
| Swp Inc Dba Shadow Warriors ProjectOPERATIONS | Monument, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College Independence FoundationOPERATIONS & SHOOTING PROGRAMS | Hillsdale, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Eastern Long Island Hospital FoundationOPERATIONS | Greenport, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Long Island UniversityTANZANIAN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM | Brooklyn, NY | $33K | 2023 |
| Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center IncOPERATIONS & SENSORY TRAIL | Bar Harbor, ME | $30K | 2023 |
| Woods Hole Public LibraryOPERATIONS | Woods Hole, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Skidmore CollegeENDOWMENT AND ANNUAL SUPPORT | Saratoga Springs, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| North Fork Arts Center IncOPERATIONS | Orient, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterAFFORDABILITY WORKING GROUP | New York, NY | $26K | 2023 |
| Mass General Brigham IncorporatedOPERATIONS | Boston, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Woodmere Art Museum IncOPERATIONS | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Valley School Of Ligonier75TH ANNIVERSARY | Ligonier, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable FoundationOPERATIONS AT LATROBE AREA | Latrobe, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Westminster School IncWESTMINSTER FUND | Simsbury, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation IncOPERATIONS | Calai, ME | $25K | 2023 |
| Saint Vincent Basilica ParishOPERATIONS | Latrobe, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| St Anne'S Belfield IncRENOVATIONS TO RANDOLPH HALL | Charlottesville, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ligonier Valley Fire CompaniesOPERATIONS | Ligonier, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Falmouth Academy IncorporatedDEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS | Falmouth, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| East End Food InstituteEAST END FOOD HUB | Southampton, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Passion WorksOPERATIONS | Athens, OH | $25K | 2023 |
| Purdue Research FoundationSTUDY THE IMPACT OF SERVICE DOGS FOR MILITARY VETERANS WITH PTSD | West Lafayette, IN | $25K | 2023 |
| American Sailboat Racing Foundation Inc6 METRE WORLDS 2025 | Oyster Bay, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Paws4people IncVIDEOS FOR MARKETING AND RECRUITMENT | Wilmington, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers FoundationOPERATIONS | Staten Island, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Qualitas Of Life FoundationOPERATIONS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of Arizona FoundationSTUDYING THE IMPACT OF SERVICE DOGS FOR MILITARY VETERANS WITH PTSD | Tucson, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Nassau County Museum Of Fine ArtOPERATIONS | Roslyn Harbor, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| St Michael'S Of The Valley Episcopal ChurchOPERATIONS | Ligonier, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Green Vale SchoolCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Glen Head, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central VirginiaNEW ALBEMARLE CAMPUS | Charlottesvle, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| St Paul'S SchoolCATHEY FAMILY ENDOWMENT | Concord, NH | $20K | 2023 |
| South Georgia Youth Shooting ClubEXPANSION OF FACILITY | Hartsfield, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| Westmoreland Museum Of ArtOPERATIONS | Greensburg, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance FoundationCANCER RESEARCH | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Chubb International Shooting Sports IncPRIZES FOR YOUTH IN TRAP AND SKEET SHOOTING | Elizabethville, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Tall Timbers Research IncALBANY QUAIL PROJECT | Tallahassee, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Westmoreland County Food Bank IncOPERATIONS | Delmont, PA | $20K | 2023 |