The Mellen Charitable Foundation INC

The Mellen Charitable Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts with $307.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$307.9Mtotal assets
2021IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Mellen Charitable Foundation INC has awarded

13 grantees · $5.6M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Upstream Usa $1M
  • Jerome Avenue Fund Co The Boston Foundation $700K
  • Year Up Inc $540K
  • Dana-farber Inc $530K
  • Youth Villages $500K
  • Focusing Philanthropy $500K
  • St Vincent's Medical Center $425K
  • New England Aquarium $250K
  • Cedars-sinai Medical Center $250K
  • Teach For America - Ma $250K
  • Horizons For Homeless Children $250K
  • Teach For America - Ri $200K
  • Teach For America - Ct $200K

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).

  • FY2021$1.6M
  • FY2022$5M
  • FY2023$5.6M

About The Mellen Charitable Foundation INC

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
  • EIN853945419
  • IRS ruling2021

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 The Mellen Charitable Foundation INC?

The Mellen Charitable Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts with $307.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Mellen Charitable Foundation INC 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 The Mellen Charitable Foundation INC?

The Mellen Charitable Foundation INC's EIN is 853945419. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Mellen Charitable Foundation INC?

Private foundations like The Mellen Charitable Foundation INC 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 The Mellen Charitable Foundation INC. 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.