The Mellen Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 22-2778847
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, The Mellen Foundation Inc has awarded 252 grants totaling $1,164,800 to organizations in Ohio, Utah and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $300 to $70,000, with a median award of $1,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,164,800
Total Assets
$3,276,209
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
28
Median Grant
$2,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 36%
10 of 28 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Connecticut
40% of grants are awarded in Connecticut, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Bridgeport (43%), Monroe (31%), New Haven (9%).
Funding Trajectory
-12%
Declining funding trend with 12% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Mellen Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ucla Jules Stein Institute | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Benjamin Eye Institute | $50,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Delancy St Foundation | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Home For The Brave | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Coastal Fairfield County | $750 | Stratford, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Jewish Family Services | $1,000 | Framingham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Monroe Ems | $1,500 | Monroe, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Monroe Fire Department | $1,000 | Monroe, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Monroe Food Pantry | $1,250 | Monroe, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Library Monroe Ct | $1,500 | Monroe, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | $50,000 | Park City, UT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Warrior Story Field | $2,500 | Niwot, CO, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Weber State University | $3,000 | Ogden, UT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Grace Institute | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Ucla Jules Stein Institute | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Benjamin Eye Institute | $50,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Delancy St Foundation | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Home For The Brave | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Coastal Fairfield County | $750 | Stratford, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Jewish Family Services | $1,000 | Framingham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Monroe Ems | $1,500 | Monroe, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Monroe Fire Department | $1,000 | Monroe, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Monroe Food Pantry | $1,250 | Monroe, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Friends Of The Library Monroe Ct | $1,500 | Monroe, CT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | $50,000 | Park City, UT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Warrior Story Field | $2,500 | Niwot, CO, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Weber State University | $3,000 | Ogden, UT, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Grace Institute | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2024 |
| Adopt-a-native Elder Program | $1,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Az Golden Rescue | $1,000 | Glendale, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $750 | Kanab, UT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Clothing Children In Need Inc | $4,000 | East Haven, CT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Covenant House Ca | $1,500 | Hollywood, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Delancy St Foundation | $3,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $1,000 | Xenia, OH, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Ulysses S Grant Foundation | $2,500 | New Haven, CT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Heal Utah | $1,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Home For The Brave | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Housatonic Community College | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Innocence Project | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| International Hearing Dog | $2,000 | Henderson, CO, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $500 | Framingham, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Monroe Ems | $1,500 | Monroe, CT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Monroe Fire Department | $2,000 | Monroe, CT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Monroe Food Pantry | $1,250 | Monroe, CT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Open Door Shelter | $1,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Peoples Health Clinic | $1,500 | Park City, UT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Salt Lak | $3,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Riets | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Southern Center For Human Righ | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Summitt Land Conservancy | $4,000 | Park City, UT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Va Medical Center Utah | $750 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Warrior Story Field | $2,500 | Niwot, CO, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Weber State University | $4,000 | Ogden, UT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $1,000 | Xenia, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $4,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Az Golden Rescue | $2,000 | Glendale, AZ, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $750 | Kanab, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Home For The Brave | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Housatonic Community College | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Innocence Project | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| International Hearing Dog Inc | $2,000 | Henderson, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Monroe Ems | $1,500 | Monroe, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Monroe Food Pantry | $1,250 | Monroe, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Open Door Shelter Inc | $1,000 | So Norwalk, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| People's Health Clinic | $1,500 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Utah | $3,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Summitt Land Conservancy | $4,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Warrior Story Field | $2,500 | Longmont, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Friends Of Westport Parks And Rec Inc | $1,000 | Westport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ulysses S Grant Foundation | $1,500 | New Haven, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Wellspring Institute Inc | $2,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Adopt-a-native Elder Program | $1,500 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| After The Finish Line | $1,000 | Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Covenant House Ca | $1,500 | Hollywood, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Delancy St Foundation | $3,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Heal Utah | $1,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Monroe Fire Department | $1,000 | Monroe, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Riets | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Save The Sound | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Va Medical Center Utah | $750 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Weber State University | $4,000 | Ogden, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Clothing Children Need Inc | $4,000 | East Haven, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $1,000 | Xenia, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Adopt-a-native Elder Program | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| After The Finish Line | $1,000 | Toluca Lake, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $4,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Az Golden Rescue | $2,000 | Glendale, AZ, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $500 | Kanab, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Clothing Children In Need | $4,000 | Monroe, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Delancy Street Foundation | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Home For The Brave | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Housatonic Community College | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Innocence Project | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| International Hearing Dog Inc | $1,500 | Henderson, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Monroe Fire Department | $1,000 | Monroe, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Monroe Food Pantry | $1,250 | Monroe, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Open Door Shelter Inc | $1,000 | So Norwalk, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| People's Health Clinic | $1,500 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Utah | $3,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Riets | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Save The Sound | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Summitt Land Conservancy | $3,500 | Park City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Wilfire Warriors | $500 | Eugene, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Va Salt Lake City Health Care System George E Wehlen Va Medical Center | $750 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Warrior Story Field | $2,500 | Longmont, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Weber State University | $3,000 | Ogden, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Covenant House Ca | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Fund | $10,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Monroe Ems | $1,500 | Monroe, CT, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| La Food Bank | $1,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $1,000 | Xenia, OH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Adopt-a-native Elder Program | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| After The Finish Line | $1,000 | Toluca Lake, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $3,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| American Indian College Fund | $750 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Az Golden Rescue | $1,750 | Glendale, AZ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Battle Buddies | $1,000 | Olde West Chester, OH, US | Charitable Contribuition | 2018 |
| Beardsley Zoo | $1,200 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $500 | Kanab, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Clothing Children In Need | $3,500 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Connecticut Hospice | $1,000 | Branford, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Daughters Of Charity | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Delancy Street Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Grace Institute | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Heal Utah | $1,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Americus, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Home For The Brave | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contributioncharitable Contributioncharitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Hope Alliance | $2,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Housatonic Community College | $3,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Innocence Project | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| International Hearing Dog Inc | $1,500 | Henderson, CO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Jewish Family Services | $750 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Lifebridge | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Monroe Food Pantry | $1,000 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Monroe Friends Of The Library | $1,500 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Monroe Volunteer Fire Dept | $1,000 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | $300 | East Haven, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center Of Ny | $70,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution;listtotal 45000 | 2018 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis | $3,000 | Short Hills, NJ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| New York School For The Deaf | $1,500 | White Plains, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Open Door Shelter Inc | $750 | So Norwalk, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| People's Health Clinic | $1,500 | Park City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Utah | $3,250 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Riets | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Southern Center For Human Rights | $1,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| St Martin De Porres | $50,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| St Vincent's Medical Center | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Summitt Land Conservancy | $2,500 | Park City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Va Salt Lake City Health Care System George E Wehlen Va Medical Center | $500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Warrior Story Field | $2,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Weber State University | $3,000 | Ogden, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Monroe Ems | $1,500 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Save The Sound | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $1,000 | Xenia, OH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Adopt-a-native Elder Program | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| After The Finish Line | $1,000 | Toluca Lake, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $4,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| American Indian College Fund | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Az Golden Rescue | $1,500 | Glendale, AZ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Battle Buddies | $1,000 | Olde West Chester, OH, US | Charitable Contribuition | 2017 |
| Beardsley Zoo | $1,200 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $500 | Kanab, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Connecticut Hospice | $1,000 | Branford, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Daughters Of Charity | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Delancy Street Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Lifebridge | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Grace Institute | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Heal Utah | $1,500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Americus, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Home For The Brave | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contributioncharitable Contributioncharitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Hope Alliance | $2,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Housatonic Community College | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Innocence Project | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| International Hearing Dog Inc | $1,500 | Henderson, CO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Monroe Food Pantry | $1,000 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Monroe Friends Of The Library | $1,000 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Monroe Volunteer Fire Dept | $2,000 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | $300 | East Haven, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Ms Research Center Of Ny | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution;listtotal 45000 | 2017 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis | $13,000 | Short Hills, NJ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Open Door Shelter Inc | $750 | So Norwalk, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| People's Health Clinic | $1,500 | Park City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Utah | $3,250 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Riets | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $400 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| St Martin De Porres | $25,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| St Vincent's Medical Center | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Summitt Land Conservancy | $2,000 | Park City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Warrior Story Field | $1,500 | Longmont, CO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Weber State University | $3,000 | Ogden, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Innocence Project New England | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Chartiable Contribution | 2017 |
| Clothing Children In Need | $3,500 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Buildon | $1,000 | New Canaan, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Jewish Family Services | $500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| New York School For The Deaf | $1,500 | White Plains, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Southern Center For Human Rights | $1,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| Va Salt Lake City Health Care System George E Wehlen Va Medical Center | $500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2017 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $1,000 | Xenia, OH, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Adopt-a-native Elder Program | $1,000 | Park City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| After The Finish Line | $1,000 | Toluca Lake, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $2,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| American Indian College Fund | $500 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Az Golden Rescue | $1,500 | Glendale, AZ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Beardsley Zoo | $1,200 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | $500 | Kanab, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Connecticut Hospice | $2,500 | Branford, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Daughters Of Charity | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Delancy Street Foundation | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Family Services Woodfield | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Heal Utah | $2,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Americus, GA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Home For The Brave | $1,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contributioncharitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Hope Alliance | $2,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Housatonic Community College | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Innocence Project | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| International Hearing Dog Inc | $1,500 | Henderson, CO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Monroe Ems | $1,250 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Monroe Friends Of The Library | $1,000 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Monroe Food Pantry | $750 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Monroe Volunteer Fire Dept | $750 | Monroe, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | $300 | East Haven, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Ms Research Center Of Ny | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution;listtotal 45000 | 2016 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis | $28,000 | Short Hills, NJ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Open Door Shelter Inc | $750 | So Norwalk, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| People's Health Clinic | $1,500 | Park City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Utah | $3,250 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | $2,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $400 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Save The Sound | $500 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| St Martin De Porres | $45,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| St Vincent's Medical Center | $1,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Summitt Land Conservancy | $1,500 | Park City, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Weber State University | $3,000 | Ogden, UT, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Battle Buddies | $1,000 | Olde West Chester, OH, US | Charitable Contribuition | 2016 |
| Grace Institute | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Riets | $500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
| Warrior Story Field | $1,000 | Longmont, CO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Mellen Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 22-2778847 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 460 COE AVE East Haven, CT 06512-3836 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Mellen Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Diane Mellen |
|---|---|
| Secretary/treasurer | Job Guzman |
| Director | Stacey Stone |
| Director | Lonnie Hodge |
| Director | Joanna Charnes |
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