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Richard King Mellon Foundation: all 1,140 grants

Largest first · $467.4M across 2021–2024 · back to the overview

$100,000
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
To research and promote the compelling history of marginalized people and communities related to western pennsylvania's state parks and forests
$98,133
Daisy Wilson Artist Community · Bethel Park, PA · 2021
Toward restoration of the august wilson house
$96,000
Weconservepa · Harrisburg, PA · 2023
Toward 18-month support to educate wood products industry leaders, local officials, and the general public on working forest conservation easements to foster understanding and build relationships to facilitate large-sca… read allToward 18-month support to educate wood products industry leaders, local officials, and the general public on working forest conservation easements to foster understanding and build relationships to facilitate large-scale conservation less
$96,000
Ligonier Valley Historical Society · Laughlintown, PA · 2022
To support the redesign of a public road that passes through the museums campus
$95,000
Loyalhanna Watershed Association · Ligonier, PA · 2024
Toward support of operations and project initiatives that restore water quality in the loyalhanna watershed
$95,000
Westmoreland County Food Bank · Delmont, PA · 2022
Toward support to engage consultants who will assist with attracting talent and facilitating a culture and operations that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion among staff and clients
$95,000
Poise Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
To develop a communications plan
$94,000
Ducks Unlimited · Memphis, TN · 2022
To showcase the film wings over water to increase conservation knowledge, engagement, and protection of the prairie pothole region
$92,000
Foundation for Sustainable Forests · Spartansburg, PA · 2023
To develop a financial strategy, improved policies, and leadership oversight for grant preparedness, fundraising efficacy, and impactful conservation of priority lands
$90,000
Maine Coast Heritage Trust · Topsham, ME · 2024
To assess workflow for efficiency and impact and build new channels to improve communication
$90,000
A Schools Pittsburgh'S Community Alliance for Public Education · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To engage a consultant to develop a plan for a resilient and balanced financial structure
$90,000
Pa Cleanways of Allegheny County · Etna, PA · 2023
To support the transition of organizational leadership, and for communications and planning
$90,000
Trout Unlimited · Arlington, VA · 2023
To restore stream habitat to benefit critical salmonid species in maine and develop a series of future action steps for priority waters
$90,000
Solar United Neighbors · Washington, DC · 2022
To help low-to-moderate income homeowners in allegheny county reduce their energy burden through installation of solar panels while outlining a pathway toward scaling
$90,000
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To adapt an early childhood home-visiting program to increase black fathers ability to protect their children from toxic stress
$89,442
Daisy Wilson Artist Community · Bethel Park, PA · 2021
Toward restoration of the august wilson house
$89,100
Conemaugh Valley Conservancy · Johnstown, PA · 2023
To engage youth in outdoor activity and instill in them a sense of stewardship
$88,000
Allegheny County Parks Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To assess the economic impact of allegheny county parks on local and regional economies
$88,000
National Deer Association · Bogart, GA · 2022
Toward three-year support to analyze and create digital resources to build confidence and connection to convert aspiring pennsylvania hunters into active participants
$86,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission · Harrisburg, PA · 2024
To expand efforts to propagate freshwater mussels in western pennsylvania
$85,000
Beverly'S Birthdays · North Huntingdon, PA · 2024
To support the greater pittsburgh infant formula bank
$85,000
Allegheny Land Trust · Sewickley, PA · 2023
To restore and enhance the existing network of conservation areas for maximum environmental and community benefit
$85,000
Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship · Kane, PA · 2023
To grow capacity to manage the center's marketplace and to develop the information technology systems needed to increase buyer and seller engagement across platforms
$85,000
Wildlife Leadership Academy · Lock Haven, PA · 2023
Toward 18-month support to support a field-based, wildlife management training program for youth (ages 14-17) that empowers them to engage with their community and pursue careers in the environmental sector
$85,000
Scenic America · Washington, DC · 2022
To support other foundation conservation investments by pursuing designations and funding to develop recreational opportunities in target areas, to protect scenic values, and improve quality of life
$85,000
Center of Life · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Toward support of operations ($215,000) and staff to facilitate positive community relations with hazelwood green ($85,000)
$85,000
Urban Impact Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
To provide academic support activities in and after school and during the summer to fill gaps exacerbated by virtual learning and the anticipated summer slide
$83,329
Daisy Wilson Artist Community · Bethel Park, PA · 2022
Toward restoration of the august wilson house
$83,000
Georgia Audubon · Atlanta, GA · 2024
To eradicate five non-native invasive plant species impacting migratory birds
$82,665
Daisy Wilson Artist Community · Bethel Park, PA · 2021
Toward restoration of the august wilson house
$82,068
Daisy Wilson Artist Community · Bethel Park, PA · 2022
Toward restoration of the august wilson house
$80,000
Pennsylvania Resources Council · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To develop a center for hard-to-recycle materials in allegheny county
$80,000
Allegheny Land Trust · Sewickley, PA · 2023
To identify, negotiate, conduct due diligence, and complete acquisitions of easements on land to conserve greenspace and permanently preserve habitat
$80,000
Don'T Stop Dreamin' · Butler, PA · 2022
To pilot the use of a social robot and multi-sensory trainings to improve alzheimer's and dementia patients memory care in westmoreland county
$80,000
Manchester-Bidwell Corporation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To create a strategic plan
$80,000
Pheasants Forever · Saint Paul, MN · 2021
To strengthen efforts to engage diverse hunter conservationists through minority and women-targeted adult learn to hunt events
$80,000
Solar United Neighbors · Washington, DC · 2021
To provide financial and technical assistance to low- to moderate-income homeowners in allegheny county to help them go solar and reduce their energy burden
$75,000
Bible Center Church · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To plan and test a training program to equip staff to provide effective academic and social supports for out-of-school-time students
$75,000
Mary and Alexander Laughlin Children'S Center · Sewickley, PA · 2024
Toward support of operations
$75,000
Pa Cleanways of Allegheny County · Etna, PA · 2024
For a feasibility study to analyze trash trapping systems to clean pittsburghs rivers
$75,000
Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To conduct a feasibility study for a temporary performing arts venue in pittsburgh
$75,000
Winchester-Thurston School · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To plan and pilot a summer program for high school students
$75,000
Woodlands Community Lenders · Elkins, WV · 2024
To support new and growing small businesses engaged in the outdoor recreation economy in the monongahela national forest region
$75,000
French Creek Recreational Trails · Meadville, PA · 2023
To install a prefabricated pedestrian bridge to close a key gap in the ernst trail connecting conneaut lake to meadville
$75,000
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio · Macedonia, OH · 2023
To incorporate invasive-plant control curriculum into the girl scout badge and journey program
$75,000
Keystone Elk Country Alliance · Benezette, PA · 2023
To transition executive leadership of the keystone elk country alliance
$75,000
Mary and Alexander Laughlin Children'S Center · Sewickley, PA · 2023
Toward support of operations
$75,000
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture · Millheim, PA · 2023
To improve sustainability in the upper allegheny watershed by promoting watershed friendly agriculture practices and supporting a regional local food network
$75,000
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To report on conservation and sustainability efforts in western pennsylvania, via radio and digital media, to bring about a more informed citizenry
$75,000
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To diversify revenue sources for the allegheny front
$75,000
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To develop scenarios to raise public/private funds to support redevelopment of downtown pittsburgh
$75,000
Reimagined Recycling · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To collect and repurpose single-use #5 plastic
$75,000
Streets Run Watershed Association · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To further the flood resilience of saw mill run valley by implementing the recommendations of the saw mill run master site development plan and integrated watershed management plan
$75,000
Student Conservation Association · Arlington, VA · 2023
To engage youth in hands-on conservation projects to enhance sustainability on urban public land in allegheny county
$75,000
Allegheny Land Trust · Sewickley, PA · 2022
To identify, negotiate, conduct due diligence, and complete acquisitions/easements on land to conserve greenspace and permanently preserve habitat strategically
$75,000
Allegheny Land Trust · Sewickley, PA · 2022
To steward conservation areas to restore and enhance the land for maximum environmental and community benefit
$75,000
Allen Place Community Services · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To perform health screenings and offer health education to remediate pandemic-related delayed or missed medical care
$75,000
C R Jrs Chip · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
Toward three-year support to provide golf activities, academic tutoring, and mentoring for 60 middle-schoolers with social and emotional workplace skills contributing to job placement
$75,000
Children'S Museum of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To provide support for the 2022 association of science and technology centers conference
$75,000
Coraopolis Youth Creations · Coraopolis, PA · 2022
To provide a youth-guided safe space with learning and recreational resources and opportunities to develop social capital
$75,000
East Coast Greenway Alliance · Durham, NC · 2022
To advance the 367-mile east coast greenway in maine to connect people to nature and create sustainable economic opportunities
$75,000
Great Lakes Commission · Ann Arbor, MI · 2022
Toward 18-month support to coordinate outreach to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive plants across the great lakes basin
$75,000
Local Government Academy · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To understand and document the presence of municipal debt and develop a solution for municipal bond financing that achieves green and sustainable goals
$75,000
Minority Outdoor Alliance · Austell, GA · 2022
To increase minority engagement in outdoor activities and stewardship to bring about strengthened connection and responsibility to conservation
$75,000
Pennsylvania Environmental Council · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To gather american trails and greenways leaders in pittsburgh for an in-person event to foster a cohesive and cooperative coalition to accelerate trail development and use in the united states
$75,000
25 Carrick Ave Project · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
To provide training and work experiences that prepare youth ages 12 to 24 for employment in the event technology industry
$75,000
Alumni Theater Company · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Toward support of operations
$75,000
American Canoe Association · Fredericksburg, VA · 2021
To provide underrepresented groups with cohesive experience and leadership training to competently engage with their communities on the water
$75,000
Clemente Collection at Engine House 25 (the) · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
To maximize earned revenue and complete the digitization of artifacts
$75,000
Hollow Oak Land Trust · Coraopolis, PA · 2021
To improve and expand access to nature in greater pittsburgh, boosting quality through new protection and connection of greenspace
$75,000
Neighborhood Resilience Project · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Toward support of the community health deputy program
$75,000
Pittsburgh Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
To expand advanced manufacturing dual pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships for youth in lower-income households
$75,000
Scenic America · Washington, DC · 2021
To pursue scenic trail, highway, and river designations to attract more visitors to key landscapes where the foundation has conserved land and habitats
$74,000
Georgia Audubon · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Toward 18-month support to promote voluntary actions to reduce the spread of invasive plants through the expansion of a native plants for birds program and invasive monitoring
$73,267
Daisy Wilson Artist Community · Bethel Park, PA · 2022
Toward restoration of the august wilson house
$70,000
Carlow University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To pilot new and updated business process controls for higher education institutions in western pennsylvania
$70,000
Multiplier · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To launch a large-scale green infrastructure initiative in pittsburgh using vacant lots to reduce flooding and improve water quality
$70,000
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To develop an executive training program for nonprofits that emphasizes data analytics and risk-informed decision making
$70,000
French Creek Valley Conservancy · Meadville, PA · 2022
To support a collaborative program of stewardship and education in the french creek focal geography for habitat conservation
$69,000
Foundation for Sustainable Forests · Spartansburg, PA · 2022
To increase capacity and expand the use of low-impact sustainable timber management on protected, diverse, and resilient working forests across western pennsylvania
$68,000
Neighborhood Academy the · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To complete the pennsylvania association of independent schools accreditation process, and expand and implement professional development opportunities for leadership, faculty, and staff while benefiting students
$65,000
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To report on conservation and sustainability efforts in western pennsylvania, for radio and digital media, to bring about a more informed citizenry
$65,000
Loyalhanna Watershed Association · Ligonier, PA · 2023
To improve the health of the loyalhanna watershed through restoration, education, and community engagement
$65,000
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
To report on conservation topics in western pennsylvania for radio and digital media to bring about a more informed citizenry
$65,000
Wildlife Leadership Academy · Lock Haven, PA · 2022
Toward support of operations
$65,000
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
To report on conservation and sustainability efforts in western pennsylvania via radio and digital media to bring about a more informed citizenry
$63,500
Allegheny Intermediate Unit · Homestead, PA · 2023
To envision and plan a cyber-education workforce ecosystem for the pittsburgh region
$63,000
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To analyze the quality of life in downtown pittsburgh, benchmarking with comparable cities
$62,500
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To develop a strategic framework for the region's life-sciences industry
$60,090
Commons · Washington, DC · 2024
To manage, measure, and track the impact of ecological restoration and conservation investments
$60,000
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To facilitate technical support for watershed partners
$60,000
Friends of the James River Park · Richmond, VA · 2023
Toward 18-month support to identify, describe, and increase engagement with private landowners neighboring an urban wilderness park to help address invasive species
$60,000
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
To provide technical assistance to western pennsylvania's community watershed organizations to protect, restore, and activate pennsylvania's rivers, creeks, streams, and wetlands
$60,000
Chesapeake Conservancy · Annapolis, MD · 2021
To develop an innovative conservation finance mechanism to delist impaired streams in targeted locations in pennsylvania
$60,000
Communities in Schools of Pittsburgh-Allegheny County · Pittsburgh, PA · 2021
Toward support of a one-on-one mentoring program for middle and high school students in pittsburgh public and sto-rox school districts
$60,000
Wildlife Leadership Academy · Lock Haven, PA · 2021
Toward support of operations, to develop a strategy to diversify participation, and to better track participants' career choices
$56,710
Daisy Wilson Artist Community · Bethel Park, PA · 2021
Toward restoration of the august wilson house
$55,473
Daisy Wilson Artist Community · Bethel Park, PA · 2021
Toward restoration of the august wilson house
$55,000
Will Allen Foundation · Pittsburgh, PA · 2024
To embark upon a brand enhancement project
$55,000
Junior Achievement of Southwest Pennsylvania · Bridgeville, PA · 2023
To pilot a partnership with smartfutures to increase low-income students' participation in virtual career fairs