Nancy Ann Mellen Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 81-2469139 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$792K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$12,142
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,142 and $780,000.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boston Foundation the Jerome Avenue Fund | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $780,000 |
| The Boston Foundation the Jerome Avenue Fund | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $12,142 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $792,142 | 2 |
| 2024 | $630,300 | 59 |
| 2023 | $183,700 | 76 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349100716
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2469139
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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