Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is an independent non-profit private foundation based in New York City, established in 1969 through the merger of the Avalon Foundation and the Old Dominion Foundation. Its mission is to support and enhance the humanities and the arts, recognizing their vital role in fostering human flourishing and contributing to the well-being of diverse and democratic societies. The foundation provides grants in key areas such as higher education, art history, conservation, museums, performing arts, scholarly communications, and information technology. Its executive management team oversees the administration and management of its assets to fulfill its commitment to these core areas.