The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Private foundation · New York, NY · www.mellon.org
Accepts applications
Grants (last 3 years)
848
Total given (last 3 years)
$555M
Median grant
$500k
Range
$10k – $8.6M

Giving by year

Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.

Where the money goes

Causes

Arts and culture · 10%Arts and culture group · 7%Historical society · 6%Theater · 5%Dance company · 5%

States

New YorkCaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaIllinoisMassachusetts

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Arts and culture group in CaliforniaArts and culture group in New YorkMusic group in New YorkCultural and ethnic awareness in New YorkArts and culture group in TexasArts service group in CaliforniaArts service group in New YorkDance company in California

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