Mellon Genetics Archive
Mellon Genetics Archive is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Westcliffe, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $26K.
Mellon Genetics Archive at a glance
In short: Mellon Genetics Archive gave $26K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $26,379
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- Average grant
- $5,276
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Colorado (62% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Mellon Genetics Archive funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation ($11K). Together the top 5 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Westcliffe, CO | Donee's Discretion | $10,579 |
| Lakewood Symphony Orchestra Lakewood, CO | Donee's Discretion | $5,000 |
| National Novel Writing Month Berkely, CA | Donee's Discretion | $5,000 |
| Donorschoose Org New York, NY | Donee's Discretion | $5,000 |
| Alliance Francaise De Denver Denver, CO | Donee's Discretion | $800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $28,561 | $28,734 | $26,379 | 5 | $26,379 |
| 2020 | $1,373 | $3,667 | $6,924 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mellon Genetics Archive's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Katherine Mellon
Director
Social Media Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Mellon
Director & O
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles Mellon (2020) — Executive Director & Treasurer · Filing note: Until death
- Former: Linda Mellon After (2020) — Director, Treasurer & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Genetics Archive
How much does Mellon Genetics Archive give each year?
Mellon Genetics Archive gave $26K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Mellon Genetics Archive's typical grant size?
Mellon Genetics Archive's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,276, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mellon Genetics Archive give grants?
Mellon Genetics Archive gives mostly in Colorado: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (19%) and New York (19%).
Does Mellon Genetics Archive give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Mellon Genetics Archive's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donee's Discretion" (5 grants).
Who are Mellon Genetics Archive's largest grantees?
Mellon Genetics Archive's largest 2021 grantees include Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation ($10,579), Lakewood Symphony Orchestra ($5,000) and National Novel Writing Month ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Mellon Genetics Archive?
Mellon Genetics Archive is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Westcliffe, CO.
What is Mellon Genetics Archive's EIN?
Mellon Genetics Archive's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2454396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 1, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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