Mellon Family Foundation Inc
Mellon Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bonita Springs, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois.
Mellon Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mellon Family Foundation Inc gave $11K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,200
- +61.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,120
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $81,854
- -12.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mellon Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 27291 Oak Knoll Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone: (847) 828-7899
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mellon Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Breakthrough T1D ($5K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 9% to Virginia, and 4% each to Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mellon Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $840. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 273% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 259% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $11K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D Chicago, IL | To support organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the irc that support charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes that align with the charitable intentions of the board of directors and officers of the foundation. | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | To support organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the irc that support charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes that align with the charitable intentions of the board of directors and officers of the foundation. | $1,750 |
| Make A Wish Chicago, IL | To support organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the irc that support charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes that align with the charitable intentions of the board of directors and officers of the foundation. | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | To support organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the irc that support charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes that align with the charitable intentions of the board of directors and officers of the foundation. | $500 |
| Barrington Area Community Foundation Barrington, IL | To support organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the irc that support charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes that align with the charitable intentions of the board of directors and officers of the foundation. | $500 |
| American Red Cross Chicago, IL | To support organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the irc that support charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes that align with the charitable intentions of the board of directors and officers of the foundation. | $500 |
| Shriners Children's Tampa, FL | To support organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the irc that support charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes that align with the charitable intentions of the board of directors and officers of the foundation. | $500 |
| Paws of Honor Williamsburg, VA | To support organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the irc that support charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes that align with the charitable intentions of the board of directors and officers of the foundation. | $500 |
| Muts With A Mission Virginia Beach, VA | To support organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the irc that support charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes that align with the charitable intentions of the board of directors and officers of the foundation. | $500 |
| Project K9 Hero Whitwell, TN | To support organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the irc that support charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes that align with the charitable intentions of the board of directors and officers of the foundation. | $450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,854 | $44 | $11,261 | $11,200 | 10 | $11,200 | — | $4,324 |
| 2023 | $93,009 | $47 | $7,011 | $6,950 | 8 | $6,950 | — | $4,641 |
| 2022 | $99,908 | $4 | $4,950 | $4,950 | 8 | $4,950 | $4 | $4,920 |
| 2021 | $107,399 | $11 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 4 | $3,000 | $11 | — |
| 2020 | $110,388 | $11 | $7,750 | $7,750 | 8 | — | $11 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mellon Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a separate mission. It describes grants as supporting eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes aligned with the intentions of the foundation’s board and officers.
The 2024 recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported. The American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Paws of Honor says it provides veterinary care and products at no charge for retired military and law-enforcement K-9s. Project K-9 Hero describes work educating the public about adopting retired police K-9s and military working dogs, and providing assistance with related medical and prescription-food costs, rehabilitation, and rehoming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $11,200 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $450 to $5,000, with a median of $500.
The largest grants were $5,000 to Breakthrough T1D, $1,750 to the Alzheimer’s Association, and $1,000 to Make A Wish, all in Chicago, Illinois. Other listed grants included $500 each to the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, Barrington Area Community Foundation in Barrington, American Red Cross in Chicago, Shriners Children’s in Tampa, Paws of Honor in Williamsburg, and Muts With A Mission in Virginia Beach; Project K9 Hero in Whitwell received $450. The filing gives the same broad charitable-purpose description for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George A. Mellon as president, director; Mary C. Mellon as secretary, vice president, director; and Sarah K. Mellon as treasurer, director.
Mellon Family Foundation Inc is led by George A. Mellon, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George A. Mellon
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary C. Mellon
Secretary, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah K. Mellon
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mellon Family Foundation Inc
How much does Mellon Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Mellon Family Foundation Inc gave $11K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 8 grants.
What is Mellon Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mellon Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,120, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mellon Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Mellon Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Mellon Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Mellon Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Mellon Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mellon Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mellon Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Breakthrough T1D ($5,000), Alzheimer's Association ($1,750) and Make A Wish ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mellon Family Foundation Inc?
Mellon Family Foundation Inc reported $82K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mellon Family Foundation Inc fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission. It describes grants as supporting eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving charitable, religious, literary, scientific, and educational purposes aligned with the intentions of the foundation’s board and officers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mellon Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mellon Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mellon Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0041303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mellon Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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