David E Retik And Christopher D Mello | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 04-3576803
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, David E Retik And Christopher D Mello has awarded 300 grants totaling $2,579,000 to organizations in Massachusetts, Florida and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $35,000, with a median award of $6,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,579,000
Total Assets
$3,987,655
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$7,500
% Median Grant Decline
-25%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%
5 of 29 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Massachusetts
51% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (54%), Arlington (8%), Lincoln (8%).
Funding Trajectory
+60%
Strong 60% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Education + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into David E Retik And Christopher D Mello's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Boston Alliance For Gay Lesbian And Transgender Youth | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Boston Bullpen Project Inc | $20,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Child Care Resources Of Indian River | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | David Retick Sholarship | 2024 |
| Community Servings | $5,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Food For Free Committee Inc | $10,000 | Somerville, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Hope For Families Center | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Hibiscus Children Center | $5,000 | Jensen Beach, FL, US | Management And General Exp | 2024 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Inc | $35,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| National Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame - Westchester Chapter | $7,000 | Pelham, NY, US | Christopher D Mello Scholarship | 2024 |
| Parentchild | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Pine Street Inn | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | $20,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Rosie's Place | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Rye High School | $6,000 | Rye, NY, US | Christopher D. Mello Scholarship | 2024 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | $1,000 | Meadowbrook, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| The Children's Room | $7,500 | Arlington, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| The Food Project | $10,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Type Media Center | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Management And General Exp | 2024 |
| Visiting Nurses Association Corp | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | For Visiting Nurses Asso Vero Beach | 2024 |
| Weston High School Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Weston, MA, US | Scholarship Support | 2024 |
| Women's Impact Alliance | $3,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Management And Gerneral Exp | 2024 |
| Womens Lunch Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Year Up Inc | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Ymca Of Rye Ny | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | Management And Gerneral Exp | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $4,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boston Alliance For Gay Lesbian And Transgender Youth | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boston Bullpen Project Inc | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Child Care Resources Of Indian River | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Food For Free Committee Inc | $10,000 | Somerville, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Hope For Families Center | $11,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Inc | $25,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Parentchild | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Pine Street Inn | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | $20,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Rosie's Place | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Rye High School | $6,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Rye Ymca | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | $1,000 | Meadowbrook, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| The Children's Room | $7,500 | Arlington, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| The Food Project | $10,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| National Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame - Westchester Chapter | $7,000 | Pelham, NY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Weston Public Schools | $1,000 | Weston, CT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Womens Lunch Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Year Up Inc | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $4,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boston Alliance For Gay Lesbian And Transgender Youth | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boston Bullpen Project Inc | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Child Care Resources Of Indian River | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Child Guidance Center Of Southern Connecticut | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Food For Free Committee Inc | $10,000 | Somerville, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Hope For Families Center | $11,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | $10,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Inc | $25,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Parentchild | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Pine Street Inn | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | $20,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Rosie's Place | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Rye High School | $6,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Rye Ymca | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | $1,000 | Meadowbrook, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| The Children's Room | $7,500 | Arlington, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| The Food Project | $10,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| National Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame - Westchester Chapter | $7,000 | Pelham, NY, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Weston Public Schools | $1,000 | Weston, CT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Womens Lunch Place | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Year Up Inc | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Action For Boston Community Development Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boston Alliance For Gay Lesbian And Transgender Youth | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boston Bullpen Project Inc | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Child Care Resources Of Indian River | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Child Guidance Center | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Food For Free Committee Inc | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Harlem Lacrosse - Boston | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Hope For Families Center | $5,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Horizon's For Homeless Children | $7,500 | Roxbury, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Inc | $13,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | $20,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rosie's Place | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rye High School | $6,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rye Ymca | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | $1,000 | Meadowbrook, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Children's Room | $7,500 | Arlington, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Food Project | $10,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Westchester Chapter - National Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame | $7,000 | Purchase, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Weston High School Scholarship Program | $2,000 | Weston, MA, US | Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Womens Lunch Place | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Year Up Inc | $3,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Action For Boston Community Development Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boston Alliance For Gay Lesbian And Transgender Youth | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boston Bullpen Project Inc | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Child Care Resources Of Indian River | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Child Guidance Center | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Food For Free Committee Inc | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Harlem Lacrosse - Boston | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Hope For Families Center | $5,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Horizon's For Homeless Children | $7,500 | Roxbury, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Inc | $13,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | $20,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rosie's Place | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rye High School | $6,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rye Ymca | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | $1,000 | Meadowbrook, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Children's Room | $7,500 | Arlington, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Food Project | $10,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Westchester Chapter - National Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame | $7,000 | Purchase, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Weston High School Scholarship Program | $2,000 | Weston, MA, US | Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Womens Lunch Place | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Year Up Inc | $3,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Action For Boston Community Development Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boston Alliance For Gay Lesbian And Transgender Youth | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boston Bullpen Project Inc | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Child Care Resources Of Indian River | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Child Guidance Center | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Food For Free Committee Inc | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Harlem Lacrosse - Boston | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Hope For Families Center | $5,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Horizon's For Homeless Children | $7,500 | Roxbury, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Inc | $13,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | $20,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rosie's Place | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rye High School | $6,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rye Ymca | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | $1,000 | Meadowbrook, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Children's Room | $7,500 | Arlington, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Food Project | $10,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Westchester Chapter - National Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame | $7,000 | Purchase, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Weston High School Scholarship Program | $2,000 | Weston, MA, US | Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Womens Lunch Place | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Year Up Inc | $3,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Action For Boston Community Development Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boston Alliance For Gay Lesbian And Transgender Youth | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boston Bullpen Project Inc | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Child Care Resources Of Indian River | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Child Guidance Center | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Food For Free Committee Inc | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Harlem Lacrosse - Boston | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Hope For Families Center | $5,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Horizon's For Homeless Children | $7,500 | Roxbury, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Inc | $13,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | $20,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rosie's Place | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rye High School | $6,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rye Ymca | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | $1,000 | Meadowbrook, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Children's Room | $7,500 | Arlington, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Food Project | $10,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Westchester Chapter - National Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame | $7,000 | Purchase, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Weston High School Scholarship Program | $2,000 | Weston, MA, US | Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Womens Lunch Place | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Year Up Inc | $3,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Action For Boston Community Development Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boston Alliance For Gay Lesbian And Transgender Youth | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boston Bullpen Project Inc | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Child Care Resources Of Indian River | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Child Guidance Center | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Food For Free Committee Inc | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Harlem Lacrosse - Boston | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Hope For Families Center | $5,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Horizon's For Homeless Children | $7,500 | Roxbury, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Inc | $13,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | $20,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rosie's Place | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rye High School | $6,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Rye Ymca | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | $1,000 | Meadowbrook, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Children's Room | $7,500 | Arlington, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| The Food Project | $10,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Westchester Chapter - National Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame | $7,000 | Purchase, NY, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Weston High School Scholarship Program | $2,000 | Weston, MA, US | Scholarship Support | 2022 |
| Womens Lunch Place | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Year Up Inc | $3,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Child Care Resources Of Indian River | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Child Guidance Center | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Harlem Lacrosse - Boston | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Higher Edge | $1,000 | New London, CT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Hope For Families Center | $5,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Horizon's For Homeless Children | $5,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Inc | $13,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | $20,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Rosie's Place | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Rye High School | $6,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Rye Ymca | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | $1,000 | Meadowbrook, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| The Children's Room | $10,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| The Food Project | $10,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Westchester Chapter - National Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame | $7,000 | Purchase, NY, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Weston High School Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Weston, MA, US | Scholarship Support | 2021 |
| Year Up Inc | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Action For Boston Community Development Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Boston Bullpen Project Inc | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Food For Free Committee Inc | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Child Care Resources Of Indian River | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Child Guidance Center | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Harlem Lacrosse - Boston | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Higher Edge | $1,000 | New London, CT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Hope For Families Center | $5,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Horizon's For Homeless Children | $5,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Inc | $13,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | $20,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Rosie's Place | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Rye High School | $6,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Rye Ymca | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | $1,000 | Meadowbrook, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| The Children's Room | $10,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| The Food Project | $10,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Westchester Chapter - National Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame | $7,000 | Purchase, NY, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Weston High School Scholarship Program | $1,000 | Weston, MA, US | Scholarship Support | 2021 |
| Year Up Inc | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Action For Boston Community Development Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Boston Bullpen Project Inc | $10,000 | Needham, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Food For Free Committee Inc | $15,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Ballet Rox | $1,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Higher Edge | $1,000 | New London, CT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | $1,000 | Meadowbrook, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Sibling Connections | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Harlem Lacrosse - Boston | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Hope For Families Center | $5,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Rye Ymca | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Scholarship America Dream Award | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship Support | 2020 |
| Weston High School Scholarship Program | $5,000 | Weston, MA, US | Scholarship Support | 2020 |
| Womens Lunch Place | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Rye High School | $6,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Westchester Chapter - National Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame | $7,000 | Purchase, NY, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Rosie's Place | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Year Up Inc | $7,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Child Guidance Center | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| The Children's Room | $12,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Massachusetts Bail Fund | $13,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Inc | $13,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| The Food Project | $15,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | $20,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Child Care Resources Of Indian River | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Ballet Rox | $500 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Massachusetts Bay | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Child Care Resources Of Indian River | $25,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Child Guidance Center | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Circle Of Hope | $2,500 | Needham, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Colgate University | $5,000 | Hamilton, NY, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Community Servings | $2,500 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Greenlight Fund | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Harlem Lacrosse - Boston | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Higher Edge | $1,000 | New London, CT, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Horizon's For Homeless Children | $5,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Mercy Learning Center Of Bridgeport Inc | $13,500 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Needham Education Foundation | $500 | Needham, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Pine Street Inn | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | $20,000 | Immokalee, FL, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Rosie's Place | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Roxbury Weston Programs Inc | $2,000 | Weston, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Rye High School | $6,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Rye Ymca | $5,000 | Rye, NY, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Sara's Smiles Foundation | $5,000 | Meadowbrook, PA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Scholarship America Dream Award | $5,000 | St Paul, MN, US | Scholarship Support | 2019 |
| Sibling Connections | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Summer Search Boston | $5,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| The Children's Room | $12,000 | Arlington, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| The Food Project | $2,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| The Maven Project | $7,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Westchester Chapter - National Football Foundation And College Hall Of Fame | $7,000 | Purchase, NY, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Weston High School Scholarship Program | $5,000 | Weston, MA, US | Scholarship Support | 2019 |
| Year Up Inc | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for David E Retik And Christopher D Mello as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 04-3576803 |
| Website | http://www.retikmellofoundation.org |
| Address | PO BOX 51400 Boston, MA 02205-1400 |
Key People (11)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee David E Retik And Christopher D Mello's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Treasurer/director | Eileen M Toti |
|---|---|
| President/director | Edward Gatta Jr |
| Director | Susan Retik |
| Director | Doug Mello |
| Director | Ellen Mello |
Forms 990-PF
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