David E Retik and Christopher D Mello Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3576803 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JEANNE D'AGOSTINO |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O NUTTER MCCLENNEN FISH LLP 155, SEAPORT BLVD, BOSTON MA 02210 |
| Phone | 6179561318 |
| JEANNE@RETIKMELLOFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCESS OR FORM. POTENTIAL GRANTEES MUST SEND A LETTER OF INTEREST. |
| Deadlines | NONE. HOWEVER GRANTS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY IN THE SPRING. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS, THOUGH THE FOCUS IS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
48% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Program support | $35,000 |
| Child Care Resources of Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | Program support | $25,000 |
| Hope for Families Center | Vero Beach, FL | Program support | $25,000 |
| Boston Bullpen Project Inc | Needham, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | Boston, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | Immokalee, FL | Program support | $20,000 |
| Type Media Center | New York, NY | Management and general exp | $20,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | Program support | $15,000 |
| Food for Free Committee Inc | Somerville, MA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | Program support | $10,000 |
| Parentchild | Boston, MA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Food Project | Lincoln, MA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Womens Lunch Place | Boston, MA | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Children's Room | Arlington, MA | Program support | $7,500 |
| National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame - Westchester Chapter | Pelham, NY | Christopher d mello scholarship | $7,000 |
| Rye High School | Rye, NY | Christopher D. mello scholarship | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay | Boston, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Boston Alliance for Gay Lesbian and Transgender Youth | Boston, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | David retick sholarship | $5,000 |
| Community Servings | Jamaica Plain, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Hibiscus Children Center | Jensen Beach, FL | Management and general exp | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurses Association Corp | Boston, MA | For visiting nurses asso vero beach | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Rye NY | Rye, NY | Management and gerneral exp | $5,000 |
| Women's Impact Alliance | San Rafael, CA | Management and gerneral exp | $3,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | New York, NY | Program support | $2,500 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | Meadowbrook, PA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Weston High School Scholarship Program | Weston, MA | Scholarship support | $1,000 |
| Year Up Inc | Boston, MA | Program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $304,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $240,000 | 25 |
| 2022 | $201,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630339349100208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3576803
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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