The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation was founded in the late 1960s to "strengthen, promote, and, where necessary, defend the contributions of the humanities and the arts to human flourishing." With over six billion dollars in its coffers, the foundation has much to offer institutions of higher learning and culture. The website provides fascinating insight into how the organization works and what it does. The Mission and History of the non-profit, located under the About tab, as well as Annual Reports and Financials can all be found here. Readers may also select Programs to explore the five areas in which the Foundation makes grants. Lastly, News & Publications provides a frequently updated overview of the activities of this influential philanthropic institution.