The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation   COVID-19 Response & Recovery Mellon continues to distribute additional funds to help shore up struggling arts and cultural organizations and higher learning institutions. Learn more COVID-19 Response & Recovery Mellon continues to distribute additional funds to help shore up struggling arts and cultural organizations and higher learning institutions. Learn more   About Mission History Founders Andrew W. 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