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The Mello Foundation

Preselected recipients only Wilmington, Delaware · EIN 883567180

The Mello Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $350 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $350 and the largest $350. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $2,600 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,6003$535,721
2024$3501$620,389

How to apply

The Mello Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Mello Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.

StateGrantsAmount
Connecticut1$350

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregational Church of Green's Farms
Westport, CT
Easter Flower & Music Fund$350

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Mello Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Mello Foundation give?

$350 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $350.

Who runs The Mello Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Stephanie Mello (Dir, Sec, VP) and Alan D Mello Jr (Dir, Pres, Treas, Sec).

What does The Mello Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.

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