Matthew T Mellon Foundation-Ima
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 31-1734222 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$575K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $55,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
93% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzanian Children's Fund | Cambridge, MA | General operating | $80,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General operating | $65,000 |
| Housing Works Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $55,000 |
| Island Harvest | Melville, NY | General operating | $55,000 |
| City Harvest | New York, NY | General operating | $55,000 |
| Animals Asia | San Francisco, CA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Refuge | Hampton Bays, NY | General operating | $50,000 |
| Society of Jesus | Chicago, IL | General operating | $35,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust | Southampton, NY | General operating | $30,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Maine Recoevery Access Project | Augusta, ME | General operating | $20,000 |
| Needlepoint Sanctuary of Maine | Bangor, ME | General operating | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Bahamas Humane Society | Delray Beach, FL | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Kings Trust USA | New York, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Paul's School Alumni Foundation | Concord, NH | General operating | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $575,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $265,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349100538
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1734222
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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