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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is a nonprofit corporation governed by the laws of the State of New York. It was founded on the 30th of June 1969 through the consolidation of Avalon Foundation and Old Dominion Foundation.
Currently, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is making grants in five core program areas: Higher Education and Scholarship; Scholarly Communications and Information Technology; Art History, Conservation, and Museums; Performing Arts; and, Conservation and the Environment.
The foundation's philosophy is to build, strengthen, and sustain institutions and thier core capacities.
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www.mellon.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @MellonFdn
Currently, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is making grants in five core program areas: Higher Education and Scholarship; Scholarly Communications and Information Technology; Art History, Conservation, and Museums; Performing Arts; and, Conservation and the Environment.
The foundation's philosophy is to build, strengthen, and sustain institutions and thier core capacities.
Web Address
www.mellon.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @MellonFdn
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Recent News from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
ICA Art Conservation wins prestigious $500k grant from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (photos)
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The ICA is the second of eight invited institutions to reach the advanced stage of the grant program, said Alison Gilchrest, program officer for Arts...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The ICA is the second of eight invited institutions to reach the advanced stage of the grant program, said Alison Gilchrest, program officer for Arts...more
UNC Asheville awarded $700000 Mellon Foundation Grant for humanities and community ...
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
UNC Asheville has been awarded a $700,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support an arts and educational alliance focused...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
UNC Asheville has been awarded a $700,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support an arts and educational alliance focused...more
NEFA Strengthens Artist-led Ensemble Theater
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The New England Foundation for the Arts is pleased to announce a three-year $3,770,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The New England Foundation for the Arts is pleased to announce a three-year $3,770,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to...more
Mellon Foundation Grant Will Enhance F&M's Efforts to Prepare Faculty for the Students of Tomorrow
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
An $800,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will help launch a suite of Franklin & Marshall College initiatives aimed at advancing...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
An $800,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will help launch a suite of Franklin & Marshall College initiatives aimed at advancing...more
Recognition and Reconciliation: A Foundation Helps a University Confront Its Ties to Slavery
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Mellon Foundation gave its first grant to Georgetown in 1970 and has given over 30 grants to the school since then. This most recent grant,...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Mellon Foundation gave its first grant to Georgetown in 1970 and has given over 30 grants to the school since then. This most recent grant,...more
Opera AMERICA Announces THE OPERA FUND: AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS Recipients
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Applications for The Opera Fund's Audience Development grants were ... Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The William and Flora Hewlett...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
Applications for The Opera Fund's Audience Development grants were ... Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The William and Flora Hewlett...more
Emory receives grant to support advancement in humanities doctoral education
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Emory $1.5 million over five years to expand professional competencies and integrate...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Emory $1.5 million over five years to expand professional competencies and integrate...more
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation President to Give 2017 Commencement Address
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
It is my great honor to report that, during Dr. Lewis' tenure, the Foundation has awarded Southwestern University grants totaling over one...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
It is my great honor to report that, during Dr. Lewis' tenure, the Foundation has awarded Southwestern University grants totaling over one...more
Tulane receives $1.5 million grant, and other area higher education news
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Tulane University has received a $1.5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support a certificate program focused on...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Tulane University has received a $1.5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support a certificate program focused on...more
OU receives grant for Native American arts initiative
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The University of Oklahoma has received an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant for $750,000 to support a four-year initiative to increase...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
The University of Oklahoma has received an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant for $750,000 to support a four-year initiative to increase...more
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