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Rk Mellon Family Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 251356145  ·  Private foundation

Rk Mellon Family Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.1M in annual giving against $36.3M in assets. This page documents the 876 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Rk Mellon Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$36.3M
Total assets
876
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Rk Mellon Family Foundation funds

Rk Mellon Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

EducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, veterans, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Rk Mellon Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Conservation Fund
OPERATIONS
Arlington, VA$450K2021
St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Ligonier, PA$200K2020
University of Pittsburgh
TO ESTABLISH THE RICHARD P. MELLON SCHOLARS IN HISTORY PROGRAM
Pittsburgh, PA$200K2020
Loyalhanna Association Inc
OPERATING SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY SAFETY AND PROTECTION FOR THE GREATER LIGONIER AREA
Ligonier, PA$130K2022
Loyalhanna Association
OPERATIONS
Ligonier, PA$130K2024
Loyalhanna Association Inc
FIRE RELIEF AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Ligonier, PA$130K2021
Loyalhanna Association Inc
OPERATIONS
Ligonier, PA$130K2023
Byerschool Foundation
NEW PLAYGROUND
Philadelphia, PA$100K2023
National Gallery of Art
OPERATIONS & PHOTOGRAPHY INITI
Landover, MD$100K2024
Special Operations Care Fund Inc
OPERATIONS
Atlanta, GA$100K2022
Loyalhanna Association Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Ligonier, PA$100K2020
Valley School of Ligonier
AC PROJECT IN AUDITORIUM
Ligonier, PA$80K2022
Valley School of Ligonier
PROSSER MELLON SCHOLARSHIP
Ligonier, PA$75K2022
Gallmann Africa Conservancy Inc
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Babylon, NY$75K2020
Westmoreland Museum of Art
OPERATIONS
Greensburg, PA$62K2024

Rk Mellon Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.1M
2021$2.4M
2022$2.4M
2023$2.6M
2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from Rk Mellon Family Foundation

From Rk Mellon Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Rk Mellon Family Foundation

Does Rk Mellon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Rk Mellon Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Rk Mellon Family Foundation fund?
Rk Mellon Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include The Conservation Fund, St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church, University of Pittsburgh. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Rk Mellon Family Foundation give in grants?
Rk Mellon Family Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.1M over 876 grants.
Where is Rk Mellon Family Foundation located?
Rk Mellon Family Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 251356145.
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About this profile. This page is built from Rk Mellon Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Rk Mellon Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.