RK Mellon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
RK Mellon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 211 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $130,000. 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$2.8 million
- Number of grants211
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$62.6 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
35% 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 | $2.4 million | 214 | $59.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 211 | $62.6 million |
How to apply
RK Mellon Family 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.
What RK Mellon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 69 | $963,000 |
| New York | 42 | $427,500 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $255,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $122,500 |
| Virginia | 9 | $100,500 |
| Maine | 9 | $91,000 |
| Idaho | 7 | $90,000 |
| Florida | 9 | $66,000 |
| Texas | 9 | $65,000 |
| Ohio | 5 | $60,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyalhanna Association | Operations | $130,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Operations & photography initi | $100,000 |
| Westmoreland Museum of Art | Operations | $62,500 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Inc | Operations at falmouth hospita | $50,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Inc | Operations at falmouth hospita | $50,000 |
| Eastern Long Island Hospital Foundation | Trauma training | $50,000 |
| Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundation | Operations at latrobe hospital | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College Independence Foundation | Operations & sports program | $40,000 |
| Skidmore College | Endowment and faculty support | $30,000 |
| Passion Works | Operations | $30,000 |
| St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church | Operations | $30,000 |
| Woods Hole Public Library | Operations | $30,000 |
| Chubb International Shooting Sports Inc | Prizes for youth competetions | $30,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Operations | $26,000 |
| Purdue Research Foundation | Study impact of service dogs f | $25,000 |
| Qualitas of Life Foundation | Operations | $25,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute | Nzcbi giant pandas | $25,000 |
| St Anne's Belfield Inc | Randolph hall renovations | $25,000 |
| Pittsburgh Action Against Rape | Operations | $25,000 |
| PAWS4PEOPLE Inc | Marketing & professional video | $25,000 |
| Westmoreland Museum of Art | Operations | $25,000 |
| Valley School of Ligonier | 75th anniversary | $25,000 |
| Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Operations | $25,000 |
| Woodmere Art Museum Inc | Operations | $25,000 |
| St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church | Operations | $25,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnell to Towers Foundation | Operations | $25,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Ptsd study | $25,000 |
| USA Shooting | Usa shooting team | $25,000 |
| East End Food Institute | Renovations at east end food h | $25,000 |
| Falmouth Academy Inc | Operations | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Washington Statue | Statue renovations | $25,000 |
| Mass General Brigham Inc | Operations at ma general hospi | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro | New r. Mcdonald house at stony | $20,000 |
| South Georgia Youth Shooting Club | Collaborative research & opera | $20,000 |
| National Marine Life Center Inc | Operations | $20,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Operations | $20,000 |
| Valley School of Ligonier | Operations | $20,000 |
| Weiser Memorial Hospital Foundation Inc | Expand surgical clinic | $20,000 |
| Valley School of Ligonier | Operations | $20,000 |
| St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal Church | Operations | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard A Mellon
- Catharine Mellon Cathey
- Sam Reiman
- Douglas L Sisson
- Edward J Morgan
- Paul A Hannah
- Brian J Hill
- Alison M Byers Psyd
- W Russell G Byers Jr
- Bruce King Mellon Henderson
- Constance Elizabeth Mellon Kapp
- Armour N Mellon
Questions people ask
Does RK Mellon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does RK Mellon Family Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 211 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs RK Mellon Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard A Mellon (Trustee/Chairman/Ceo), Catharine Mellon Cathey (Trustee/President), Sam Reiman (Trustee/Director) and Douglas L Sisson (Trustee/Vp/Treasurer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does RK Mellon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.