Private foundation · EIN 13-6894208 · Redwood City, California

Ud Ld & Ll Mellam for Family Fnd

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 55 grants paid, $600K total, median $10K. 45% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
55
$600K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2025

55 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Glaucoma Research FoundationSan Francisco, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$25K
University of Nebraska FoundationOmaha, NEGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$25K
Alzheimers AssociationSan Jose, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$20K
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NYGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$20K
Stanford University - PhysicsStanford, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$20K
American Heart AssociationOakland, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$20K
National Breast Cancer CoalitionWashington, DCGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$20K
Arnold P Gold FoundationFort Lee, NJGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$20K
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$20K
The Nature ConservancySacramento, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$20K
Surfrider FoundationSan Clemente, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$20K
Stanford University - Neuromodulation Research Fund IRedwood City, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$15K
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Geisel School of MedicineLebanon, NHGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$15K
Science FridayNew York, NYGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$15K
Columbia Land ConservancyChatham, NYGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$15K
BaykeeperOakland, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$15K
Peninsula Open Space TrustPalo Alto, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$15K
Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, MEGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$14K
Second Harvest Food BankSan Jose, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$11K
Roundabout TheatreNew York, NYGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
10000 DegreesSan Refael, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
IgnitedSanta Clara, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Manhattan Theatre ClubNew York, NYGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Green GuerillasBrooklyn, NYGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Oklahoma State UniversityTulsa, OKGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Truckee Donner Land TrustTrucklee, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
SempervirensLos Altos, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Roundup River RanchGypsum, COGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Adler AphasiaMaywood, NJGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Make a Wish Greater Bay AreaOakland, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
FIRST DescentsDenver, COGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Painted TurtleSanta Monica, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Ronald McDonald HousePalo Alto, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Challenged AthletesSan Diego, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Borp Adaptive Sports and RecreationBerkeley, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Food Bank for NYCNew York, NYGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Chances for ChildrenBronx, NYGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Billion Oyster ProjectNew York, NYGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$10K
Table for Two USANew York, NYGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$7,500
League to Save Lake TahoeSouth Lake Tahoe, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$7,500
Save the BayNew York, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$7,500
Sylvia CenterBronx, NYGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$5,000
Challenged Athletes FoundationSan Diego, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$5,000
Blood Cancer UnitedNew York, NYGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$4,500
Justice at LastSan Carlos, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$2,500
Season of Sharing FundSan Francisco, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$2,500
Massachusettes General HospitalBoston, MAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$2,500
FIRST DescentsDenver, COGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$2,000
Amputee CoalitionWashington, DCGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$2,000
Make a Wish HawaiiHonolulu, HIGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$1,500
Hawaii Public RadioHonolulu, HIGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$1,500
Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, MEGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$1,000
Maui Humane SocietyPuunene, HIGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$1,000
Golden State Youth OrchestraPalo Alto, CAGrant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes$1,000

By state: California 25 · New York 12 · New Hampshire 2 · New Jersey 2 · Nebraska 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Ud Ld & Ll Mellam for Family Fnd is a private grantmaking foundation in Redwood City, California, administered in care of Tracy Rogers, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Ud Ld & Ll Mellam for Family Fnd accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ud Ld & Ll Mellam for Family Fnd give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $600K across 55 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Ud Ld & Ll Mellam for Family Fnd give?

California (25 grants), New York (12 grants), New Hampshire (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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