David E Retik & Christopher D Mello Charitable Foundation Inc

EIN 04-3576803 Β· MA Β· NTEE T20

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$7.5K Funds in MA, FL, NY +3
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Giving Profile

In 2024, David E Retik & Christopher D Mello Charitable Foundation Inc based in MA paid 29 grants totaling $304K to 29 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $35K, with a median of $7.5K. Its largest recipients included MERCY LEARNING CENTER OF BRIDGEPORT INC, CHILD CARE RESOURCES OF INDIAN RIVER, and HOPE FOR FAMILIES CENTER. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,331,066
Giving (latest yr)
$304,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
29
Median grant
$7.5K
Recipients
29
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
11
Unsolicited applications
Yes β€” accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Inc$35,000
  • Child Care Resources of Indian River$25,000
  • Hope for Families Center$25,000
  • Boston Bullpen Project Inc$20,000
  • Bridge Over Troubled Water$20,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$134,500 Β· 15 grants
  • Florida$75,000 Β· 4 grants
  • New York$45,500 Β· 6 grants
  • Connecticut$45,000 Β· 2 grants
  • California$3,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$1,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (29)

Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Inc
Bridgeport, CT
Program Support
$35,000
Hope for Families Center
Vero Beach, FL
Program Support
$25,000
Child Care Resources of Indian River
Vero Beach, FL
Program Support
$25,000
Redlands Christian Migrant Association
Immokalee, FL
Program Support
$20,000
Type Media Center
New York, NY
Management and General Exp
$20,000
Boston Bullpen Project Inc
Needham, MA
Program Support
$20,000
Bridge Over Troubled Water
Boston, MA
Program Support
$20,000
Rosie's Place
Boston, MA
Program Support
$15,000
Parentchild
Boston, MA
Program Support
$10,000
Food for Free Committee Inc
Somerville, MA
Program Support
$10,000
The Food Project
Lincoln, MA
Program Support
$10,000
Horizons Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
Program Support
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. David E Retik & Christopher D Mello Charitable Foundation Inc accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, David E Retik & Christopher D Mello Charitable Foundation Inc reported 29 itemized grants totaling $304K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $35K (median $7.5K).

Recent recipients include MERCY LEARNING CENTER OF BRIDGEPORT INC, CHILD CARE RESOURCES OF INDIAN RIVER, HOPE FOR FAMILIES CENTER, among 29 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

David E Retik & Christopher D Mello Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Massachusetts, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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