Earl Lewis to Step Down as Mellon Foundation President

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation President Earl Lewis will step down in March 2018 after five productive years at the helm. At the completion of his five-year term, Lewis will return to the academy, and launch a new initiative, The Center for Social Solutions, to focus efforts on three core areas of concern — race and diversity; water; and the future of work. He expects to announce more details in the new year.

Widely respected, Lewis has been an important leader for issues the Mellon Foundation cares about. During his tenure, the foundation made grants totaling more than $1.2 billion as he spearheaded the implementation of the first strategic plan, reshaped key program areas, and expanded the number and types of grantees supported.

Read the full announcement from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.