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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Dawn Mello Charitable Foundation Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants solely by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $197.5K across five grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$197.5K
2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
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Myra Hackel
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAWN MELLO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST?
No. DAWN MELLO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAWN MELLO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST give?
DAWN MELLO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in New York and Florida. 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 DAWN MELLO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAWN MELLO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAWN MELLO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST make each year?
In 2024, DAWN MELLO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $198 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAWN MELLO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, DAWN MELLO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include BAY STREET THEATRE FESTIVAL INC, GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE INC, and THE ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAWN MELLO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST?
DAWN MELLO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.