Dawn Mello Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Dawn Mello Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $167,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $107,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$167,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$107,000
- Assets$968,436
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $197,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $151,735 | 7 | $968,604 |
| 2024 | $197,500 | 7 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $167,000 | 4 | $968,436 |
How to apply
Dawn Mello Charitable Foundation Trust 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 Dawn Mello Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $35,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $132,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Street Theater | To fund the charitable purposes of the foundation. | $107,000 |
| No Dogs Left Behind | To fund the charitable purposes of the foundation. | $35,000 |
| Arf Hamptons | To fund the charitable purposes of the foundation. | $15,000 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | To fund the charitable purposes of the foundation. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Myra Hackel
Questions people ask
Does Dawn Mello Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dawn Mello Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$167,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Dawn Mello Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Myra Hackel (Trustee).
What does Dawn Mello Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.