Funder directory Massachusetts DAVID E RETIK AND CHRISTOPHER D MELLO

Private foundation · BOSTON, MA · EIN 043576803

DAVID E RETIK AND CHRISTOPHER D MELLO

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$2,200–$21,000

median $7,500

Giving (latest FY)

$304,000

29 grants · FY2025

Assets

$3,987,655

gives nationally

Human services · 38%Education · 23%Philanthropy · 13%Food & agriculture · 13%Arts & culture · 13%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: THERE IS NO SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCESS OR FORM. POTENTIAL GRANTEES MUST SEND A LETTER OF INTEREST.

Deadlines: NONE. HOWEVER GRANTS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY IN THE SPRING.

Restrictions: NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS, THOUGH THE FOCUS IS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP.

Contact: JEANNE D'AGOSTINO · C/O NUTTER MCCLENNEN FISH LLP 155, BOSTON, MA, 02210 · 6179561318

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
MERCY LEARNING CENTER OF BRIDGEPORT INC · BRIDGEPORT, CT PROGRAM SUPPORT $35,000
CHILD CARE RESOURCES OF INDIAN RIVER · VERO BEACH, FL PROGRAM SUPPORT $25,000
HOPE FOR FAMILIES CENTER · VERO BEACH, FL PROGRAM SUPPORT $25,000
BOSTON BULLPEN PROJECT INC · NEEDHAM, MA PROGRAM SUPPORT $20,000
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER · BOSTON, MA PROGRAM SUPPORT $20,000
REDLANDS CHRISTIAN MIGRANT ASSOCIATION · IMMOKALEE, FL PROGRAM SUPPORT $20,000
TYPE MEDIA CENTER · NEW YORK, NY MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXP $20,000
WOMENS LUNCH PLACE · BOSTON, MA PROGRAM SUPPORT $10,000
YEAR UP INC · BOSTON, MA PROGRAM SUPPORT $1,000
YMCA OF RYE NY · RYE, NY MANAGEMENT AND GERNERAL EXP $5,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.