Mello Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Luis Obispo, California · EIN 88-4320721 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $12,000.
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
16% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Athletic Fund Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | Charitable donation | $12,500 |
| Mission College Preparatory Catholi | San Luis Obispo, CA | Charitable donation | $12,000 |
| Rennervation Foundation | Reno, NV | Charitable donation | $1,270 |
| Mission College Preparatory Catholi | San Luis Obispo, CA | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Hope Pregnancy Center | San Luis Obispo, CA | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Doris Dillon School in Cambodia | San Jose, CA | Education support | $500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($3,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,770 | 8 |
| 2024 | $1,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630969349101028
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-4320721
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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