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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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Richard King Mellon Foundation Commits Up to $25 Million to…

A new Pittsburgh-based venture philanthropy platform unites EB Research Partnership, founded by Jill Vedder and Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, with the University of Pittsburgh…

August 12, 2026 Read More
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Richard King Mellon Foundation Surpasses $1 Billion in Philanthropic Giving…

Milestone achieved three years ahead of schedule PITTSBURGH (July 22, 2026) – Now halfway through the sixth year of its 10-year Strategic Plan, the Richard…

July 22, 2026 Read More
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Foundation Announces Promotions,New Program Associate

PITTSBURGH (July 20, 2026) – Richard King Mellon Foundation Director Sam Reiman announced today that the Foundation’s Board of Trustees has approved promotions for the…

July 20, 2026 Read More
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FOUNDATION EVENTS

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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