RK MELLON FAMILY FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2021–2024

LIGONIER, PAEIN 251356145 Website

Annual Giving

$2.7M-3% YoY

Grants

211

Median Grant

$10K

Organizations Funded

190

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Foundation Overview

Mission

Since 1947, the Richard King Mellon Foundation has funded visionaries with bold ideas to advance prosperity in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and environmental conservation across the United States. Our Strategic Plan is our 2021-2030 roadmap to award more than $1.2 billion in grants and program-related investments.

Focus Areas

hospital operationsneonatal intensive careorthopedic surgery equipmenttrauma trainingnursing educationmedical equipment and surgical clinic expansionservice dogs for military veterans with PTSDmilitary and veteran support

Grant Types

operating supportcapital campaign/capital projectsequipment purchasesendowment and endowment supportscholarshipsresearch studiesmatching grantsfacility renovationprogram/prize awards

Funded Initiatives

$575,000 to Harvard's Galileo Project; $2M for medical tower construction; $400,000 for Freedom House EMT training; $250,000 for mental health services; $600,000 to Susquehanna University Freshwater Research Institute

How to Apply

Application portal is always open. General Application accepts proposals on rolling basis. RFPs have specific timelines. Foundation has Board meetings in Spring, Summer and Winter.

Does Not Fund

Will not fund regranting to individuals. Economic Development funding limited to Allegheny or Westmoreland counties.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-3%

$2.7M

Grants

211

Median

$10K

States

2023+5%

$2.8M

Grants

214

Median

$10K

States

2022

$2.6M

Grants

208

Median

$10K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$10K

Typical Grant (Median)

$1K

Smallest

$5K

25th Pctile

$18K

75th Pctile

$130K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $18K.

Largest Recent Grants

$130K

2024

LOYALHANNA ASSOCIATION

PA · OPERATIONS

$100K

2024

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART

MD · OPERATIONS & PHOTOGRAPHY INITI

$63K

2024

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF ART

PA · OPERATIONS

$50K

2024

CAPE COD HEALTHCARE INC

MA · OPERATIONS AT FALMOUTH HOSPITA

$50K

2024

CAPE COD HEALTHCARE INC

MA · OPERATIONS AT FALMOUTH HOSPITA

Geographic Focus

$963K69 grants

$428K42 grants

$255K9 grants

$123K3 grants

$101K9 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$37.2M

$2.7M(7.2%)

2023

$35.7M

$2.8M(7.7%)

2022

$35.7M

$2.6M(7.4%)

2021

$38.0M

$2.5M(6.6%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.