The Mello Foundation
The Mello Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $537K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $350. Net investment income was $26K.
The Mello Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mello Foundation gave $350 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $350), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350
- -86.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $350
- -59.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $536,548
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mello Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregational Church of Green's Farms ($350).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Mello Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $350 (2024) to $3K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $350.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregational Church of Green's Farms Westport, CT | Easter Flower & Music Fund | $350 |
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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 | $536,548 | $47,499 | $16,159 | $350 | 1 | $13,496 | $25,864 | $28,426 |
| 2023 | $505,208 | $26,571 | $14,553 | $2,600 | 3 | $12,156 | $18,997 | $24,965 |
| 2022 | $493,190 | $500,265 | $7,075 | — | — | $7,075 | $265 | $1,008 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mello Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mello Foundation is led by Alan D Mello Jr., Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan D Mello Jr.
Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary
Director, President & Treasurer → Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Mello
Director, Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Mello Foundation
How much does The Mello Foundation give each year?
The Mello Foundation gave $350 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 3 grants.
How large is The Mello Foundation?
The Mello Foundation reported $537K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Mello Foundation operate?
The Mello Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, North Carolina.
What is The Mello Foundation's EIN?
The Mello Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3567180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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