Private foundation · Boston, MA

David E Retik and Christopher D Mello

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Typical grant size
$5K $6K $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
37
Repeat grantees
22
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE. HOWEVER GRANTS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY IN THE SPRING.
ContactJEANNE D'AGOSTINO · 6179561318
MaterialsTHERE IS NO SPECIFIC APPLICATION PROCESS OR FORM. POTENTIAL GRANTEES MUST SEND A LETTER OF INTEREST.
RestrictionsNO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS, THOUGH THE FOCUS IS ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Edward Gatta Jr
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Doug Mello
DIRECTOR
Ellen Mello
DIRECTOR
Jeanne D'agostino
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Susan Retik
DIRECTOR
Eileen M Toti
TREASURER/DIRECTOR
Kathy Flaherty
DIRECTOR
Johanna Wise Sullivan
CLERK/DIRECTOR
Dr James Mandell
DIRECTOR
Bob Emmert
DIRECTOR
Benjamin Retik
DIRECTOR
Dr Alan Retik
DIRECTOR
Karen Voci
DIRECTOR
Josephine Emmert
TRUSTEE
Michael Bogdan
TRUSTEE
Peter Ottmar
TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
13.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'14
'14
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
197
Total grants awarded
$1.7M
Total amount
$9K
Average grant
$35K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$304K
29 grants
2023
$240K
25 grants
2022
$201K
24 grants
2021
$200K
23 grants
2020
$200K
25 grants
2019
$190K
30 grants
2014
$193K
21 grants
2013
$180K
20 grants

Top recipients

8 grants · FL · ≈ likely match
$208K
8 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$169K
7 grants · CT · ✓ Exact match
$120K
The Children's Room
8 grants · MA
$91K
6 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$77K
5 grants · MA · ≈ likely match
$73K
6 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$57K
8 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$56K
5 grants · FL · ✓ Exact match
$51K
4 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$50K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
CT · TY 2024
$35K
Hope for Families Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
FL · TY 2024
$25K
Child Care Resources of Indian River
PROGRAM SUPPORT
FL · TY 2024
$25K
Boston Bullpen Project Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$20K
Redlands Christian Migrant Association
PROGRAM SUPPORT
FL · TY 2024
$20K
Type Media Center
MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXP
NY · TY 2024
$20K
Bridge Over Troubled Water
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$20K
Rosie's Place
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$15K
Horizons Bridgeport
PROGRAM SUPPORT
CT · TY 2024
$10K
The Food Project
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$10K
Pine Street Inn
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$10K
Parentchild
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$10K
Food for Free Committee Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$10K
Womens Lunch Place
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$10K
The Children's Room
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$8K
National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame - Westchester Chapter
CHRISTOPHER D MELLO SCHOLARSHIP
NY · TY 2024
$7K
Rye High School
CHRISTOPHER D. MELLO SCHOLARSHIP
NY · TY 2024
$6K
YMCA of Rye Ny
MANAGEMENT AND GERNERAL EXP
NY · TY 2024
$5K
Community Servings
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Visiting Nurses Association Corp
FOR VISITING NURSES ASSO VERO BEACH
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Boston Alliance for Gay Lesbian and Transgender Youth
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Hibiscus Children Center
MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXP
FL · TY 2024
$5K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Colgate University
DAVID RETICK SHOLARSHIP
NY · TY 2024
$5K
Women's Impact Alliance
MANAGEMENT AND GERNERAL EXP
CA · TY 2024
$3K
Harlem Lacrosse
PROGRAM SUPPORT
NY · TY 2024
$3K
Sara's Smiles Foundation
PROGRAM SUPPORT
PA · TY 2024
$1K
Year Up Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$1K
Weston High School Scholarship Program
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
MA · TY 2024
$1K
Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
CT · TY 2023
$25K
Child Care Resources of Indian River
PROGRAM SUPPORT
FL · TY 2023
$25K
Rosie's Place
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$20K
Redlands Christian Migrant Association
PROGRAM SUPPORT
FL · TY 2023
$20K
Bridge Over Troubled Water
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$20K
Hope for Families Center
PROGRAM SUPPORT
FL · TY 2023
$11K
Horizons Bridgeport
PROGRAM SUPPORT
CT · TY 2023
$10K
Food for Free Committee Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$10K
Womens Lunch Place
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$10K
Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut
PROGRAM SUPPORT
CT · TY 2023
$10K
Pine Street Inn
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$10K
The Food Project
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$10K
Boston Bullpen Project Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$10K
The Children's Room
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$8K
National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame - Westchester Chapter
PROGRAM SUPPORT
NY · TY 2023
$7K
Rye High School
PROGRAM SUPPORT
NY · TY 2023
$6K
Boston Alliance for Gay Lesbian and Transgender Youth
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$5K
Rye YMCA
PROGRAM SUPPORT
NY · TY 2023
$5K
Colgate University
PROGRAM SUPPORT
NY · TY 2023
$5K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MA · TY 2023
$5K
Harlem Lacrosse
PROGRAM SUPPORT
NY · TY 2023
$3K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.

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