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July 7, 2025

Mellon Foundation Announces Appointment of Dr. Carla Hayden as Mellon Senior Fellow

June 16, 2025

Impact Investment Leader Margaret Anadu Joins Mellon Foundation’s Board of Trustees

May 29, 2025

Foundations donate $1.5M to help restore historic Black church in Memphis gutted by arson

May 28, 2025

Mellon and Haymarket Books Back Justice-System-Impacted Writers

May 13, 2025

$1.5 Million Mellon Foundation Grant Announced at BEYOND: HERE's Gala