“Championing Coexistence: Cordelia Scaife May’s Enduring Philanthropic Legacy”
Cordelia Scaife May, a member of the esteemed Mellon family, left behind a remarkable
philanthropic legacy that reflects her vision for a better world. Throughout
her life, May dedicated her substantial wealth and influence to causes that
aligned with her deep concern for the environment and sustainable coexistence.
May's journey as a philanthropist began in 1951 with the establishment of the Laurel Foundation.
Through strategic grants,...