Richard King Mellon Foundation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 251127705 · Private foundation
Richard King Mellon Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $103.3M in grants paid and $2.41B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,519 individual grants from this funder — $567.8M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Richard King Mellon Foundation funds
Richard King Mellon Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, disability services, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh TOWARD TEN-YEAR SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S CONSTRUCTION AND LAUNCH OF A FACILITY AT HAZELWOOD GREEN TO CATALYZE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STR | Pittsburgh, PA | $16.5M | 2023 |
| Steelers Charities TO CREATE A PITTSBURGH STEELERS COMMUNITY FIELD AT HAZELWOOD GREEN | Pittsburgh, PA | $10.0M | 2023 |
| University of Pittsburgh TOWARD TEN-YEAR SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S CONSTRUCTION AND LAUNCH OF A FACILITY AT HAZELWOOD GREEN TO CATALYZE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATE | Pittsburgh, PA | $10.0M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Richard King Mellon Foundation
From Richard King Mellon Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at rkmf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Richard King Mellon Foundation
- Does Richard King Mellon Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Richard King Mellon Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Richard King Mellon Foundation fund?
- Richard King Mellon Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include University of Pittsburgh, Steelers Charities. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Richard King Mellon Foundation give in grants?
- Richard King Mellon Foundation reported $103.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $567.8M over 1,519 grants.
- Where is Richard King Mellon Foundation located?
- Richard King Mellon Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 251127705.
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