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Foundation Announces Winners of its Latest Social-Impact Pitch Competition

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The Richard King Mellon Foundation periodically issues news releases to alert the community to upcoming Foundation events and initiatives; to feature the important work of its grantees; and to shine a light on select issues the Foundation is focused upon, as part of its Strategic Plan. See All News
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Penguins, Pirates and Steelers unite to fight hunger: #BurghProud Challenge…

Richard King Mellon Foundation kicks off campaign with $1 million matching grant. PITTSBURGH (May 4, 2026) – A powerful new regional movement is bringing Pittsburgh…

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Richard King Mellon Foundation Announces Another Million-Dollar Social-Impact Pitch Competition

First-place prize will be more than $500,000. Up to four prizes will be awarded, with total investments of up to $1.5 million. The Foundation so…

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Foundation Announces Winners of itsLatest Social-Impact Pitch Competition

Four startups receive combined $1.46 million in fundingWith these investments, the Foundation has invested more than $23 million in 67 social-mission companies PITTSBURGH (October 7,…

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The Richard King Mellon Foundation periodically hosts and attends events to advance its Strategic Plan. Upcoming public events will be noted here. Here are some of our recent events. See All Events
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Foundation Announces Another Million-Dollar Social-Impact Pitch Competition

August 8, 2023

The Richard King Mellon Foundation announced another $1 million social-impact Pitch Competition in its ongoing…

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Economic Mobility Convening

October 20, 2022

The Foundation hosted its second Economic Mobility convening Oct. 20, 2022, at the Roundhouse at…

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August Wilson House Opening

August 13, 2022

On Aug. 13, 2022, Foundation Director Sam Reiman spoke at the grand opening of the…

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