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Richard King Mellon Foundation
The Richard King Mellon Foundation was created in 1947 by Richard King Mellon, the president and chairman of the Mellon Bank.
The foundation's current giving priorities primarily serve Southwestern Pennsylvania with programs that focus on Regional Economic Development and Conservation, along with Education and Human Services and Nonprofit Capacity Building.
The foundation contributes to variety of endeavors to stimulate business development, to promote economic health in rural areas, to leverage the economic impact of the regional health care, education and cultural assets, and to attract and retain talented people to Southwestern Pennsylvania.
The foundation's current giving priorities primarily serve Southwestern Pennsylvania with programs that focus on Regional Economic Development and Conservation, along with Education and Human Services and Nonprofit Capacity Building.
The foundation contributes to variety of endeavors to stimulate business development, to promote economic health in rural areas, to leverage the economic impact of the regional health care, education and cultural assets, and to attract and retain talented people to Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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Recent News from Richard King Mellon Foundation
Foundation gives $1M to help build St. Clair Hospital new outpatient center
Foundation: Richard King Mellon Foundation
The six-floor outpatient center that is being built at St. Clair Hospital is getting a $1 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. The...more
Foundation: Richard King Mellon Foundation
The six-floor outpatient center that is being built at St. Clair Hospital is getting a $1 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation. The...more
Next generation to lead Richard King Mellon Foundation
Foundation: Richard King Mellon Foundation
The next generation of Mellons is taking the helm of Pittsburgh's largest philanthropy. ... “I am proud and honored to serve our region and the priorities of my family's philanthropic mission,”...more
Foundation: Richard King Mellon Foundation
The next generation of Mellons is taking the helm of Pittsburgh's largest philanthropy. ... “I am proud and honored to serve our region and the priorities of my family's philanthropic mission,”...more
SU awarded $950K grant
Foundation: Richard King Mellon Foundation
The two-year grant will support several initiatives at the center located at ... “The Richard King Mellon Foundation has been integral to the success...more
Foundation: Richard King Mellon Foundation
The two-year grant will support several initiatives at the center located at ... “The Richard King Mellon Foundation has been integral to the success...more
Susquehanna University receives $950000 grant for freshwater institute
Foundation: Richard King Mellon Foundation
“This grant allows us to build upon our previous successes as we work to ensure the good health of the Susquehanna River and its...more
Foundation: Richard King Mellon Foundation
“This grant allows us to build upon our previous successes as we work to ensure the good health of the Susquehanna River and its...more
South Greensburg plans grand opening for playground
Foundation: Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, Richard King Mellon Foundation
The project was built with grants from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Community Foundation of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, Richard King Mellon Foundation
The project was built with grants from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Community Foundation of...more
Community Foundation, Chevron distribute nearly $140000 in fall grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Fayette County, Richard King Mellon Foundation
The Community Foundation of Fayette County and the Chevron Community Fund recently awarded nearly $140,000 to nonprofit organizations...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Fayette County, Richard King Mellon Foundation
The Community Foundation of Fayette County and the Chevron Community Fund recently awarded nearly $140,000 to nonprofit organizations...more
Community Foundation, Chevron distribute nearly $140000 in fall grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Fayette County, Richard King Mellon Foundation
The Community Foundation of Fayette County and the Chevron Community Fund recently awarded nearly $140,000 to nonprofit organizations...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Fayette County, Richard King Mellon Foundation
The Community Foundation of Fayette County and the Chevron Community Fund recently awarded nearly $140,000 to nonprofit organizations...more
Richard King Mellon Foundation names new director
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation
Reiman previously served as a senior program officer for the McCune Foundation, where he played a role in grant making for medical initiatives...more
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation
Reiman previously served as a senior program officer for the McCune Foundation, where he played a role in grant making for medical initiatives...more
Richard King Mellon Foundation taps Sam Reiman as its new day-to-day leader
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Forbes Funds, Heinz Endowments, Richard King Mellon Foundation
Last year, the foundation made 159 grants totaling $116.3 million and another $122 million in commitments, including to organizations involved...more
Foundation: McCune Foundation, Forbes Funds, Heinz Endowments, Richard King Mellon Foundation
Last year, the foundation made 159 grants totaling $116.3 million and another $122 million in commitments, including to organizations involved...more
Community Foundation and Chevron distribute nearly $140000 in fall grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of Fayette County, Richard King Mellon Foundation
The Community Foundation of Fayette County and the Chevron Community Fund has awarded nearly $140,000 to non-profit organizations in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Fayette County, Richard King Mellon Foundation
The Community Foundation of Fayette County and the Chevron Community Fund has awarded nearly $140,000 to non-profit organizations in...more
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