Mello Family Foundation

EIN 88-4320721 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.1K Funds in CA, NV
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Mello Family Foundation based in CA paid 8 grants totaling $30.8K to 7 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $12.5K, with a median of $1.1K. Its largest recipients included MISSION COLLEGE PREPARATORY CATHOLI, MISSION ATHLETIC FUND FOUNDATION, and EDNA VALLEY 4-H. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$288,038
Giving (latest yr)
$30,770
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$1.1K
Recipients
7
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Mission College Preparatory Catholi$13,000
  • Mission Athletic Fund Foundation$12,500
  • Edna Valley 4-H$2,500
  • Rennervation Foundation$1,270
  • Doris Dillon School IN Cambodia$500

Where grants went

  • California$29,500 · 7 grants
  • Nevada$1,270 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

Mission Athletic Fund Foundation
San Luis Obispo, CA
Charitable Donation
$12,500
Mission College Preparatory Catholi
San Luis Obispo, CA
Charitable Donation
$12,000
Edna Valley 4-H
San Luis Obispo, CA
4-H Program Support
$2,500
Rennervation Foundation
Reno, NV
Charitable Donation
$1,270
Mission College Preparatory Catholi
San Luis Obispo, CA
Charitable Donation
$1,000
Hope Pregnancy Center
San Luis Obispo, CA
Charitable Donation
$500
Doris Dillon School IN Cambodia
San Jose, CA
Education Support
$500
Pregnancy Parenting Support of Sa
San Luis Obispo, CA
Charitable Donation
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Mello Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Mello Family Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Mello Family Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $30.8K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $12.5K (median $1.1K).

Recent recipients include MISSION COLLEGE PREPARATORY CATHOLI, MISSION ATHLETIC FUND FOUNDATION, EDNA VALLEY 4-H, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Mello Family Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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