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The BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, made significant grants totaling $720.2 million to 2,815 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Indiana, Massachusetts, and California. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY BY MAKING GIFTS TO QUALIFIED CHARITIES.
Cause Areas
3
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc
$621.1M
57%

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$34.3M
3%
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
$27M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1.5K
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA?
No. BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA give?
BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Massachusetts, and California. 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 BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA make each year?
In 2024, BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA awarded about 1,500 grants, totaling nearly $720.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA fund recently?
In 2024, BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA awarded grants to about 2,820 grantees. Recent grantees include Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc, FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, and THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA?
BNY MELLON CHARITABLE GIFT FUND C/O BNY MELLON NA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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