Bny Mellon Foundation
Accepts applications
Bny Mellon Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $625,028 and the largest $900,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.4 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$625,028
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$51.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $466,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $466,000 | 2 | $50.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 6 | $51.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kendra Wotkyns Bny Mellon Center 1 Boston Place, Boston, MA 02108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 722-7377 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Provided upon initial contact |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $1.4 million |
| California | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $700,056 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $166,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WTC Performing Arts Center | General operating | $900,000 |
| Milken Institute | General operating | $800,000 |
| Matching Grants for Employee Donations | General operating | $700,056 |
| Research Foundation of Cuny | General operating | $550,000 |
| Kiva | General operating | $300,000 |
| America 250 Foundation | General operating | $166,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Danes
- J Kevin McCarthy
- Jayee Kpffey
- Erica Williams
- Shannon Hobbs
Questions people ask
Does Bny Mellon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Provided upon initial contact.
How much does Bny Mellon Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $625,028.
Who runs Bny Mellon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia Danes (President), J Kevin McCarthy (Director), Jayee Kpffey (Director) and Erica Williams (Vice President, Assistant Treasurer, Acting Secret) among 5 officers and trustees.