The Foundation at a Glance
Founders: Ailsa Mellon Bruce and Paul Mellon
Year of Establishment: 1969
President: Elizabeth Alexander
Total Endowment, as of December 31, 2020: $8,161,131,000
Grants Awarded, 2020: $417,359,000
As the largest supporter of the arts and humanities in the US, the Mellon Foundation seeks to build just communities where ideas and imagination can thrive. To this end, our core programs support exemplary and inspiring institutions of higher education and culture. The Foundation makes grants in four core program areas: Higher Learning; Arts and Culture; Public Knowledge; and Humanities in Place.
Foundation Officers
- Elizabeth Alexander, President
- Michele S. Warman, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Secretary
- Scott Taylor, Chief Investment Officer
- Carter Stewart, Executive Vice President for Programs