MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS
Boston, MA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
85-3945419
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Mellen Charitable Foundation (formerly TF Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, making grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $35.7 million across 15 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DANA-FARBER INC
Boston, MA
$5.7M
12%

UPSTREAM USA INC
Boston, MA
$3M
6%

YEAR UP INC
Boston, MA
$2.2M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$500K
Median 2nd year grant
$500K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS?
No. MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS give?
MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, 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 MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $500 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS make each year?
In 2024, MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $35.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS fund recently?
In 2024, MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include DANA-FARBER INC, UPSTREAM USA INC, and YEAR UP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS?
MELLEN CHARITABLE FDN (FKA TF FDN) C/O PAUL MCCOY FAMILY OFFICE SVCS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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