Matthew T Mellon Foundation-Ima
Preselected recipients only
Matthew T Mellon Foundation-Ima is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $575,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$575,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $200,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $265,000 | 14 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 11 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $575,000 | 15 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Matthew T Mellon Foundation-Ima 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 Matthew T Mellon Foundation-Ima funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $320,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $80,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzanian Children's Fund | General operating | $80,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operating | $65,000 |
| Housing Works Inc | General operating | $55,000 |
| Island Harvest | General operating | $55,000 |
| City Harvest | General operating | $55,000 |
| Animals Asia | General operating | $50,000 |
| Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Refuge | General operating | $50,000 |
| Society of Jesus | General operating | $35,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust | General operating | $30,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Maine Recoevery Access Project | General operating | $20,000 |
| Needlepoint Sanctuary of Maine | General operating | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Bahamas Humane Society | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Kings Trust USA | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Paul's School Alumni Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Matthew T Mellon Foundation-Ima accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Matthew T Mellon Foundation-Ima give?
$575,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Matthew T Mellon Foundation-Ima?
Its 2025 filing lists Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does Matthew T Mellon Foundation-Ima fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and animals.