The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 131879954 · Private foundation
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $420.9M in annual giving against $8.22B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 4,657 grants for The Andrew W Mellon Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Andrew W Mellon Foundation funds
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Center TO SUPPORT CREATIVES REBUILD NEW YORK | San Francisco, CA | $90.0M | 2022 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF THE MUSEUM'S NEW BUILDING | New York, NY | $10.0M | 2022 |
| University of California at Irvine to support a matching endowment that will sustain the operations of the University of California Humanities Research Center based at the Uni | Irvine, CA | $10.0M | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at mellon.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- Does The Andrew W Mellon Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Andrew W Mellon Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Andrew W Mellon Foundation fund?
- The Andrew W Mellon Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Tides Center, The Studio Museum in Harlem, University of California at Irvine. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Andrew W Mellon Foundation give in grants?
- The Andrew W Mellon Foundation reported $420.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.92B over 4,657 grants.
- Where is The Andrew W Mellon Foundation located?
- The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131879954.
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