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Ailsa Mellon Bruce (June 28, 1901 – August 25, 1969) was a prominent American socialite and philanthropist who established the Avalon Foundation.
Ailsa Mellon Bruce was a noted philanthropist and patron of the arts. In 1940, she established the Avalon Foundation, which made grants to cultural institutions, colleges and universities, hospitals, youth and community service organizations, churches, and conservation projects.
The family can be divided into four branches: the descendants of Thomas Alexander Mellon Jr, of James Ross Mellon, of Andrew William Mellon, and of Richard Beatty Mellon. The Mellon family are members of the Episcopal Church .
Instead in 1926 she married David K. E. Bruce [1898-1977]. As a wedding gift, Andrew Mellon purchased for his daughter the "Woodlands" estate at Woodbury, Long Island, since been purchased by the town of Oyster Bay.
Paul Mellon’s sister, Ailsa Mellon Bruce (1901–1969), was devoted to her father’s legacy and became the National Gallery’s single greatest benefactor during John Walker’s directorship (1956–1969).
Bruce Mellon is known as an Executive Producer and Co-Executive Producer. Some of his work includes Cruel Intentions, Prom Night, The Skulls, Cruel Intentions 2, and DeVour.
Bruce Mellon is known for The Skulls (2000), Cruel Intentions (1999) and Prom Night (2008).
