Mellen Charitable Fdn (Fka TF Fdn)
Preselected recipients only
Mellen Charitable Fdn (Fka TF Fdn) is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $35.7 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $425,000 and the largest $25.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$35.7 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$425,000
- Largest grant$25.0 million
- Assets$318 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.6 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.6 million | 13 | $121 million |
| 2024 | $35.7 million | 17 | $318 million |
How to apply
Mellen Charitable Fdn (Fka TF Fdn) 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.
What Mellen Charitable Fdn (Fka TF Fdn) funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $25.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $8.7 million |
| California | 2 | $787,000 |
| New York | 3 | $650,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome Avenue Fund Co the Boston Foundation | General purpose - 90,885 sh vti book value $19,385,886mean fmv used for deduction | $25.0 million |
| Dana-Farber Inc | Dana-farber cancer institute projects and initiatives | $4.1 million |
| Upstream USA | Support upstream USA's mission to expand opportunity by reducing unplanned pregnancy | $1.0 million |
| Social Finance | Support training for the unemployed or underemployed to gain access to high-demand jobs that pay family sustaining wages | $1.0 million |
| Year Up Inc | Direct service programs and new pilots and initiatives | $540,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | Jewish vocational service / focusing philanthropy matching gift campaign | $537,000 |
| Youth Villages | Provide young adults with lifeset services | $500,000 |
| Milford Public Schools | Support evidence based 1:1 virtual tutoring through ignite reading to support 1st and 2nd grade students in high poverty | $445,500 |
| St Vincent's Medical Center | Establish the neil and diane mellen critical care fund | $425,000 |
| Waltham Public Schools | Support evidence based 1:1 virtual tutoring through ignite reading to support 1st and 2nd grade students in high poverty | $402,750 |
| Duet Inc | Provide opportunities for post-secondary degrees that are designed for affordability and career advancement | $300,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Further the area of gynecologic oncology at cedars-sinai | $250,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | Fund the incremental costs of educating 50 additional children in the early education program | $250,000 |
| New England Aquarium | Support the hiring of conservation field staff within the anderson cabot center for ocean life | $250,000 |
| Teach for America - Ma | Commitment to a future where every child has an equal chance in life | $250,000 |
| Teach for America - CT | Commitment to a future where every child has an equal chance in life | $200,000 |
| Teach for America - Ri | Commitment to a future where every child has an equal chance in life | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Eisenson
- Neil Mellen
- Jane Goldstein
Questions people ask
Does Mellen Charitable Fdn (Fka TF Fdn) accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mellen Charitable Fdn (Fka TF Fdn) give?
$35.7 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $425,000.
Who runs Mellen Charitable Fdn (Fka TF Fdn)?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Eisenson (President, Director), Neil Mellen (Chair, Director) and Jane Goldstein (Treasurer, Secretary, Director).
What does Mellen Charitable Fdn (Fka TF Fdn) fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.