Encyclopedia of Cleveland History: MELLEN FOUNDATION

The Haymarket area along Ontario Ave., ca. 1930. The facilities for the Gateway sports complex now occupy much of the site. WRHS.

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MELLEN FOUNDATION - The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History

The MELLEN FOUNDATION was established in 1963 by investment banker EDWARD J. MELLEN†. The Mellen Foundation contributes to pre-selected Cleveland institutions of HIGHER EDUCATION, churches and medical organizations. Applications are not accepted. Prior to 1989, the foundation supported nursing education fellowships. In 1993, with assets of over $12.3 million, the foundation disbursed over $1.64 million for 50 grants ranging between $1,000 and $200,000. John D. Drinko served as foundation president in 1994.

See also PHILANTHROPY and FOUNDATIONS.

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