Private foundation · Ligonier, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $250,000
- Typical grant
- $250,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $250,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 295 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $116.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116.7M | $250K | 1 |
| 2023 | $136.9M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Richard king mellon foundation · pittsburgh · 4123922800
- What to send
- The foundation gives priorty to projects and programs that have clearly defined outputs, outcomes, and an evaluation component. Applicants may apply via online application at rkmf.org.
- Deadlines
- The foundation accepts applications throughtout the year.
- Limits
- The foundation does not consider requests on behalf of individuals or from outside the united states. The foundation does not encourage requests from outside pennsylvania. Applicants must be a charitable, tax-exempt organization with a valid irs tax id number or be a government entity to qualify for funding.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Richard A MellonTrustee/chairman/ceo
- Catharine Mellon CatheyTrustee/president
- Sam ReimanTrustee/director
- Douglas L SissonTrustee/vp/treasurer
- Edward J MorganTrustee/assistant treasurer
- Paul A HannahTrustee/controller
- Brian J HillSecretary
- Alison M Byers PsydTrustee
- W Russell G Byers JrTrustee
- Bruce King Mellon HendersonTrustee
- Constance Elizabeth Mellon KappTrustee
- Armour N MellonTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- To strengthen and diversify the collegiate hunter recruitment, retention, and reactivation program
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | To strengthen and diversify the collegiate hunter recruitment, retention,... | $250K |
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