RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
25-1127705
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
25-1127705
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Richard King Mellon Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a robust grantmaking scale, having distributed $116.7 million across 572 grantees in 2024, with a significant focus on Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and Virginia. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
$87.1M
11%

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
$66.1M
9%

MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND FOUNDATION
$16.2M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
296
Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$228K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION?
Yes. RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION give?
RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, District Of Columbia, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION awarded about 300 grants, totaling nearly $116.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 570 grantees. Recent grantees include CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, and MAGEE-WOMENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION’s website.
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