Our founder
Richard King Mellon was a visionary. The philanthropic foundation he created, the Richard King Mellon Foundation, has invested since 1947 in visionaries who seek to advance the competitive future and quality of life of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and to protect, preserve and restore America’s environmental heritage. More than 75 years after its founding, the Foundation has become the largest in our region and one of the 50 largest in the world. The Foundation’s 2021 year-end net assets were $3.4 billion, and its Trustees in 2021 disbursed $152 million in grants and program-related investments.
Look to the Future...
… and tell us what you see. The Richard King Mellon Foundation seeks out visionaries with bold ideas to advance our Strategic Plan.
The Foundation's new logo
The Richard King Mellon Foundation has a new logo that comes from its past.
A New LogoOur History
The Foundation has grown and evolved over its more than 75 years, while always remaining true to its founder’s vision
Learn MoreBoard & Staff
The Foundation is led by its Board of Trustees, with a dedicated staff to execute the Board’s decisions and directives
Learn MoreAnnual Reports
Our Annual Reports provide detailed insights into each year’s grantmaking
Learn More2021-2030 Strategic Plan
As we continue to implement our 2021-2030 Strategic Plan, we are committed to sharing insights into the outcomes produced by our grantmaking
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