Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 is a private foundation based in Ligonier, Pennsylvania with $2.67B in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$2.67Btotal assets

1949IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 1% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 has awarded

40 grantees · $96.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Carnegie Mellon University $22.7M
University Of Pittsburgh $18.1M
Steelers Charities $10M
Carnegie Institute $5.3M
Trwib Inc $3M
Saint Vincent College $2.2M
Appalachian Mountain Club $2M
Pittsburgh Promise Foundation $2M
Ligonier Valley School District $1.6M
Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation The $1.5M
National Fish And Wildlife Foundation $1.5M
American Prairie Foundation $1.5M
Magee-womens Research Institute And Foundation $1.5M
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy $1.5M
African American Cultural Center $1.4M
Community Foundation Of Greater Johnstown $1.3M
Valley School Of Ligonier $1.2M
University Of Idaho Foundation Inc $1M
Advanced Leadership Institute Inc The $1M
Mutual Aid Ambulance Service Inc $1M
Primary Care Health Services $1M
Pennsylvania Environmental Council Inc $950K
Poise Foundation $940K
Allegheny Land Trust $865K
Pittsburgh Symphony $850K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2019$86.4M
FY2020$103.3M
FY2021$118.1M
FY2022$98.5M
FY2023$136.9M

About Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersLigonier, Pennsylvania
EIN251127705
IRS ruling1949

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47?

Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 is a private foundation based in Ligonier, Pennsylvania with $2.67B in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47?

Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47's EIN is 251127705. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47?

Private foundations like Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47 typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.