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RK Mellon Family Foundation: 211 grants to organizations, $2.7 million (tax year ended December 2024)

RK Mellon Family Foundation, a private foundation in Ligonier, PA, paid 211 grants to organizations totaling $2,692,500 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 6, 2025. The largest was $130,000 to Loyalhanna Association in Ligonier, PA for operations.

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EIN
251356145
Based in
Ligonier, PA
Assets
$62,584,306
Grants paid
$2,692,500
Tax year ended
December 2024

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed November 6, 2025, IRS object ID 202513109349100701. It reported $2,692,500 in grants paid; 211 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Loyalhanna AssociationLigonier, PAOperations$130,000apps.irs.gov
National Gallery of ArtLandover, MDOperations & photography initiArts, culture and humanities$100,000apps.irs.gov
Westmoreland Museum of ArtGreensburg, PAOperationsArts, culture and humanities$62,500apps.irs.gov
Cape Cod Healthcare IncHyannis, MAOperations at falmouth hospita$50,000apps.irs.gov
Cape Cod Healthcare IncHyannis, MAOperations at falmouth hospita$50,000apps.irs.gov
Eastern Long Island Hospital FoundationGreenport, NYTrauma training$50,000apps.irs.gov
Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable FoundationLatrobe, PAOperations at latrobe hospital$50,000apps.irs.gov
Hillsdale College Independence FoundationHillsdale, MIOperations & sports programEducation$40,000apps.irs.gov
Chubb International Shooting Sports IncElizabethville, PAPrizes for youth competetions$30,000apps.irs.gov
Passion WorksAthens, OHOperationsArts, culture and humanities$30,000apps.irs.gov
Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NYEndowment and faculty supportEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal ChurchLigonier, PAOperations$30,000apps.irs.gov
Woods Hole Public LibraryWoods Hole, MAOperationsEducation$30,000apps.irs.gov
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NYOperations$26,000apps.irs.gov
East End Food InstituteSouthampton, NYRenovations at east end food hFood, agriculture and nutrition$25,000apps.irs.gov
Falmouth Academy IncFalmouth, MAOperationsEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Washington StatueMcLean, VAStatue renovationsArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Mass General Brigham IncBoston, MAOperations at ma general hospi$25,000apps.irs.gov
Paws4people IncWilmington, NCMarketing & professional videoHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Pittsburgh Action Against RapePittsburgh, PAOperationsMental health and crisis intervention$25,000apps.irs.gov
Purdue Research FoundationWest Lafayette, INStudy impact of service dogs fEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Qualitas of Life FoundationNew York, NYOperationsHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Smithsonian InstituteBoston, MANzcbi giant pandas$25,000apps.irs.gov
St Anne's Belfield IncCharlottesville, VARandolph hall renovations$25,000apps.irs.gov
St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal ChurchLigonier, PAOperations$25,000apps.irs.gov
Stephen Siller Tunnell To Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYOperations$25,000apps.irs.gov
USA ShootingColorado Springs, COUsa shooting team$25,000apps.irs.gov
University of Arizona FoundationTuscon, AZPtsd studyEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Valley School of LigonierLigonier, PA75th anniversaryEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Westmoreland Museum of ArtGreensburg, PAOperationsArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
Willowind Therapeutic Riding Center IncBar Harbor, MEOperationsHealth care$25,000apps.irs.gov
Woodmere Art Museum IncPhiladelphia, PAOperationsArts, culture and humanities$25,000apps.irs.gov
American Sailboat Racing Foundation IncOyster Bay, NYOperationsRecreation and sports$20,000apps.irs.gov
Avon Old Farms School IncAvon, CTOperations & teachers fundEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central VirginiaCharlottesville, VAConstruction of albemarle campYouth development$20,000apps.irs.gov
Catalyst ConnectionPittsburgh, PAExpansion of industry 4.0 teacScience and technology$20,000apps.irs.gov
Convoy of HopeSpringfield, MOOperationsInternational, foreign affairs and national security$20,000apps.irs.gov
Falmouth Academy IncFalmouth, MAOperationsEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
Indianhead Fly FishersWeiser, IDPond maintenance$20,000apps.irs.gov
Mount Desert Island Community Sailing and Maritime EducationSouthwest Harbor, MEOperations$20,000apps.irs.gov
National Gallery of ArtLandover, MDOperationsArts, culture and humanities$20,000apps.irs.gov
National Marine Life Center IncBuzzards Bay, MAOperations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Ronald McDonald House Charities New York MetroNew Hyde Park, NYNew r. mcdonald house at stony$20,000apps.irs.gov
South Georgia Youth Shooting ClubHartsfield, GACollaborative research & operaYouth development$20,000apps.irs.gov
St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal ChurchLigonier, PAOperations$20,000apps.irs.gov
St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal ChurchLigonier, PAOperations$20,000apps.irs.gov
St Paul's SchoolConcord, NHEndowment$20,000apps.irs.gov
Student Air Rifle ProgramOak Ridge, MOOperationsRecreation and sports$20,000apps.irs.gov
Tall Timbers Research IncTallahassee, FLAlbany quail projectScience and technology$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Living DesertPalm Desert, CAOperationsEnvironment$20,000apps.irs.gov
Valley School of LigonierLigonier, PAOperationsEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
Valley School of LigonierLigonier, PAOperationsEducation$20,000apps.irs.gov
Weiser Memorial Hospital Foundation IncWeiser, IDExpand surgical clinicPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$20,000apps.irs.gov
Angel Wings Network IncWeiser, IDOperationsHealth care$15,000apps.irs.gov
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of SRTChadds Ford, PALand conservation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Cambridge in AmericaNew York, NYOperationsInternational, foreign affairs and national security$15,000apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Valley Rail Road AssociationLigonier, PAOperationsArts, culture and humanities$15,000apps.irs.gov
Midvale Fire Protection DistrictMidvale, IDAmbulance refit$15,000apps.irs.gov
New York Bully CrewE Patchogue, NYOperationsAnimal-related$15,000apps.irs.gov
Passion WorksAthens, OHOperationsArts, culture and humanities$15,000apps.irs.gov
Smaritan's PurseBoone, NCOperations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXOperationsEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Stephen Siller Tunnell To Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYOperations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Trustees of Westminster SchoolSimsbury, CTWestminster fundEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Valley School of LigonierLigonier, PAMaintenance of rector parkEducation$15,000apps.irs.gov
Waldo's Rescue Pen IncNew York, NYOperations$15,000apps.irs.gov
Westmoreland Museum of ArtGreensburg, PAOperationsArts, culture and humanities$15,000apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Valley Fire CompaniesLigonier, PAOperationsPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$12,000apps.irs.gov
Action for Animals IncLatrobe, PAOperationsAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
American Junior Golf Foundation IncBraselton, GAAce grant programRecreation and sports$10,000apps.irs.gov
Atlantic Salmon Federation IncCalais, MEOperationsAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust IncMiami, FLOperationsAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Byerschool FoundationPhiladelphia, PAOperationsEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Canine Companions for Independence IncNew Albany, OHService dogs for veterans$10,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Hospital Foundation of Pittsburgh FoundationPittsburgh, PAPku fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
Crisis Center North IncPittsburgh, PAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cross Your Paws Rescue IncSmithton, PAOperationsAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismark, NDOperationsAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismark, NDOperationsAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TNOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CAOperationsHealth care$10,000apps.irs.gov
Food Rescue Us IncStamford, CTOperations at northforkFood, agriculture and nutrition$10,000apps.irs.gov
Gideons InternationalIndiana, PAOperations in indiana pa$10,000apps.irs.gov
Green Vale SchoolGlen Head, NYOperationsEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hobe Sound Nature Center IncHobe Sound, FLOperationsEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hospital for Speial Surgery Fund IncNew York, NYOperations in fl$10,000apps.irs.gov
How U Doin' FoundationNorthlake, TXOperationsMental health and crisis intervention$10,000apps.irs.gov
Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable FoundationLatrobe, PAOperations at latrobe hospital$10,000apps.irs.gov
Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable FoundationLatrobe, PAOperations at latrobe hospital$10,000apps.irs.gov
Laughlintown Community Center IncLaughlintown, PAOperationsRecreation and sports$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Valley Fire CompaniesLigonier, PAOperationsPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Valley Fire CompaniesLigonier, PAOperationsPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Valley Library AssociationLigonier, PAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Valley Meals On WheelsLigonier, PAOperationsHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Valley School District Foundation IncLigonier, PAOperationsArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Liz E's Pekingese RescueBull Shoals, AROperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Liz E's Pekingese RescueBull Shoals, AROperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Loyalhanna AssociationLigonier, PAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Media Research CenterHerndon, VAOperationsArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mercy ShipsGarden Valley, TXOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mount Desert Land and Garden PreserveMount Davis, MEOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mutual Aid Ambulance Service IncGreensburg, PAOperationsHealth care$10,000apps.irs.gov
Nantucket Conservation Foundation IncNantucket, MAOperationsEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Nassau County Museum of Fine ArtRoslyn Harbor, NYOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Neighborhood House ClubNortheast Harbor, MEOperationsYouth development$10,000apps.irs.gov
Nevada Northern Railway Foundation IncEast Ely, NVOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
New York Yacht Club FoundationNew York, NYOperationsCommunity improvement and capacity building$10,000apps.irs.gov
Northwell Health FoundationNew Hyde Park, NYOperations at glen cove hospital$10,000apps.irs.gov
Old Westbury GardensOld Westbury, NYOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens IncPittsburgh, PAOperationsEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Qualitas of Life FoundationNew York, NYOperationsHuman services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Sawtooth Society IncHailey, IDOperationsEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXPolo clubEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal ChurchLigonier, PAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal ChurchLigonier, PAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal ChurchLigonier, PAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Everglades Foundation IncPalmetto Bay, FLOperationsEnvironment$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Pittsburgh FoundationPittsburgh, PAMellon family scholarship 2022Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Trinity Lutheran ChurchDerry, PAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Trinity Lutheran ChurchDerry, PAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Trinity United Methodist ChurchIndiana, PAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Trout UnlimitedRochester, NYOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
University of the Cumberlands IncWilliamsburg, KYWorkship programEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
UpmcPittsburgh, PAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Valley School of LigonierLigonier, PAOperationsEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NCParents' campaignEducation$10,000apps.irs.gov
Westmoreland County Food Bank IncDelmont, PAOperationsFood, agriculture and nutrition$10,000apps.irs.gov
Westmoreland Hospital FoundationGreensburg, PAOperationsHealth care$10,000apps.irs.gov
Young America's FoundationReston, VAOperations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Valley Rail Road AssociationLigonier, PABuilding repairsArts, culture and humanities$9,000apps.irs.gov
Living Grace Canine RanchGeorgetown, TXOperationsAnimal-related$7,500apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Valley Police DepartmentLigonier, PABuilding improvements$7,000apps.irs.gov
Cutchogue New Suffold Free LibraryCutchogue, NYTechnology upgrades$6,000apps.irs.gov
Beverly's BirthdaysNorth Huntingdon, PAOperations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bone Marrow and Cancer Foundation IncNew York, NYOperationsHealth care$5,000apps.irs.gov
Camp Rainbow GoldBoise, IDOperationsYouth development$5,000apps.irs.gov
Canonry of Saint Leopold IncGlen Cove, NYOperationsReligion-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Institute of PittsburghPittsburgh, PAOperations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Derry Area School District Foundation IncDerry, PAVaristy girls volleyballEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCEndowed fundEducation$5,000apps.irs.gov
How U Doin' FoundationNorthlake, TXOperationsMental health and crisis intervention$5,000apps.irs.gov
Humane Society of Broward CountyFt Lauderdale, FLOperationsAnimal-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Polo AssociationLigonier, PAOperationsRecreation and sports$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Valley Fire CompaniesLigonier, PAOperationsPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Valley Fire CompaniesLigonier, PAOperationsPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$5,000apps.irs.gov
Living Grace Canine RanchGeorgetown, TXOperationsAnimal-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Loyalhanna Watershed AssociationLigonier, PAOperationsEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Loyalhanna Watershed AssociationLigonier, PAOperationsEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Lutheran Church Charities FundNorthbrook, ILOperationsHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Maine Coast Heritage TrustTopsham, MEOperationsEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Motorcycle Relief ProjectFountain, COOperationsMental health and crisis intervention$5,000apps.irs.gov
Mount Desert Land and Garden PreserveMount Davis, MEOperations$5,000apps.irs.gov
New Suffolk Waterfront Fund IncNew Suffolk, NYHire a consultantEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
North Shore Land Alliance IncOyster Bay, NYOperationsEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Old Westbury GardensOld Westbury, NYOperations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Sawtooth Society IncHailey, IDOperationsEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Smaritan's PurseBoone, NCOperations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Special Olympics New YorkNew York, NYOperations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CAOperationsEnvironment$5,000apps.irs.gov
Westmoreland County Food Bank IncDelmont, PAOperationsFood, agriculture and nutrition$5,000apps.irs.gov
Westmoreland County Food Bank IncDelmont, PAOperationsFood, agriculture and nutrition$5,000apps.irs.gov
Westmoreland Museum of ArtGreensburg, PAOperationsArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust IncMiami, FLOperationsAnimal-related$3,750apps.irs.gov
Captains for Clean WaterFort Myers, FLOperationsEnvironment$3,750apps.irs.gov
Charles Humphrey Keating IV FoundationCoronado, CAOperationsPublic and societal benefit$3,750apps.irs.gov
Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismark, NDOperationsAnimal-related$3,750apps.irs.gov
4 Paws for Ability IncXenia, OHProvide service dogs for childHuman services$3,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of AcadiaBar Harbor, MEOperationsEnvironment$3,000apps.irs.gov
Mount Desert Land and Garden PreserveMount Davis, MEOperations$3,000apps.irs.gov
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation IncSanta Paula, CAOperationsHealth care$3,000apps.irs.gov
New York Bully CrewE Patchogue, NYOperationsAnimal-related$3,000apps.irs.gov
Nickel City Canine Rescue IncWilliamsville, NYOperationsAnimal-related$3,000apps.irs.gov
North Valley Animal Disaster GroupChico, CAOperationsAnimal-related$3,000apps.irs.gov
Project K9 HeroMerrifield, VAOperations$3,000apps.irs.gov
4 Paws for Ability IncXenia, OHOperationsHuman services$2,500apps.irs.gov
America's Vetdogs the Veterans K-9 Corps IncSmithtown, NYOperations$2,500apps.irs.gov
America's Vetdogs the Veterans K-9 Corps IncSmithtown, NYOperations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Animal Rescue League Western Pennsylvania Humane SocietyPittsburgh, PAOperations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Brandon J Boyd Memorial FundLigonier, PAOperationsEducation$2,500apps.irs.gov
Care Humane SocietyAburn, ALOperations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Glen Cove Parade CommitteeBayville Harbor, NYLong island spd paradeRecreation and sports$2,500apps.irs.gov
Homeless Animals Rescue Team IncFairfax Station, VAOperationsAnimal-related$2,500apps.irs.gov
Homeless Animals Rescue Team IncFairfax Station, VAOperationsAnimal-related$2,500apps.irs.gov
Motorcycle Relief ProjectFountain, COOperationsMental health and crisis intervention$2,500apps.irs.gov
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation IncSanta Paula, CAOperationsHealth care$2,500apps.irs.gov
North Valley Animal Disaster GroupChico, CAOperationsAnimal-related$2,500apps.irs.gov
Old Westbury GardensOld Westbury, NYOperations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Old Westbury GardensOld Westbury, NYOperations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Paws of War IncNesconset, NYOperationsAnimal-related$2,500apps.irs.gov
Paws of War IncNesconset, NYOperationsAnimal-related$2,500apps.irs.gov
Project K9 HeroMerrifield, VAOperations$2,500apps.irs.gov
St Michael's of the Valley Episcopal ChurchLigonier, PAOperations$2,500apps.irs.gov
True & Faithful Pet Rescue Mission IncVenice, FLOperationsAnimal-related$2,500apps.irs.gov
Warrior Canine Connection IncBoyds, MDOperationsHuman services$2,500apps.irs.gov
North Shore Land Alliance IncOyster Bay, NYOperationsEnvironment$2,000apps.irs.gov
Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterHouston, TXOperationsEnvironment$1,500apps.irs.gov
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCOperationsEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Green Vale SchoolGlen Head, NYOperationsEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Ligonier Valley Library AssociationLigonier, PAOperations$1,000apps.irs.gov
Loyalhanna AssociationLigonier, PABiennial campaign$1,000apps.irs.gov
Nassau County Police Department Foundation IncGarden City, NYOperationsCrime and legal-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenErie, PAOperations$1,000apps.irs.gov
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXOffice of wellbeingEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNOperations$1,000apps.irs.gov
Stephen Siller Tunnell To Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYOperations$1,000apps.irs.gov
Suffolk County Police Foundation IncLake Grove, NYOperations$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Frederick Gunn School IncWashington, CTOperationsEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Trout UnlimitedRochester, NYOperaitons$1,000apps.irs.gov
Valley School of LigonierLigonier, PAAnnual fundEducation$1,000apps.irs.gov
Wildlife Works IncYoungwood, PAOperationsAnimal-related$1,000apps.irs.gov
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLOperationsHuman services$1,000apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Pennsylvania$963,000
New York$427,500
Massachusetts$255,000
Maryland$122,500
Virginia$100,500
Maine$91,000
Idaho$90,000
Florida$66,000

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