Also known as: David E Retik & Christopher D Mello Charitable Foundation · David Retik and Christopher Mello Charitable Foundation · Mello Foundation · David E Retik and Christopher D Mello Charitable Foundation Inc
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 043576803) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, David E Retik and Christopher D Mello Charitable Foundation reported 25 grants totaling $298,500 to 25 organizations across 5 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $35,000 to Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Inc.
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Read the filing itself: David E Retik and Christopher D Mello Charitable Foundation Form 990 filings on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer or look the organization up in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
2 of the 25 grants in this filing (2024) — $13,000 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Inc | BRIDGEPORT, CT | $35,000 |
| Child Care Resources of Indian River | VERO BEACH, FL | $25,000 |
| Hope for Families Center | VERO BEACH, FL | $25,000 |
| Boston Bullpen Project Inc | NEEDHAM, MA | $20,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | BOSTON, MA | $20,000 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | IMMOKALEE, FL | $20,000 |
| Type Media Center | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 |
| Rosie's Place | BOSTON, MA | $15,000 |
| Food for Free Committee Inc | SOMERVILLE, MA | $10,000 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | BRIDGEPORT, CT | $10,000 |
| Parentchild | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 |
| Pine Street INN | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 |
| The Food Project | LINCOLN, MA | $10,000 |
| Womens Lunch Place | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 |
| The Children's Room | ARLINGTON, MA | $7,500 |
| National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame - Westchester Chapter | PELHAM, NY | $7,000 |
| RYE High School | RYE, NY | $6,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 |
| Boston Alliance for GAY Lesbian and Transgender Youth | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 |
| Colgate University | HAMILTON, NY | $5,000 |
| Community Servings | JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | $5,000 |
| Hibiscus Children Center | JENSEN BEACH, FL | $5,000 |
| Visiting Nurses Association Corp | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 |
| Ymca of RYE NY | RYE, NY | $5,000 |
| Women's Impact Alliance | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $3,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid), and the return header (legal name and address). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
