The Mellen Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2778847 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$170K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
92% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Jules Stein Institute | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Benjamin Eye Institute | West Hollywood, CA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | Park City, UT | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Delancy St Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Weber State University | Ogden, UT | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Warrior Story Field | Niwot, CO | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Grace Institute | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Home for the Brave | Bridgeport, CT | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Monroe Ems | Monroe, CT | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Library Monroe Ct | Monroe, CT | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Monroe Food Pantry | Monroe, CT | General purpose | $1,250 |
| Jewish Family Services | Framingham, MA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Monroe Fire Department | Monroe, CT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County | Stratford, CT | General purpose | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $78,750 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531549349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2778847
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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