Private foundation · EIN 41-1894134 · Plymouth, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation

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: 17 grants paid, $3.5M total, median $15K. 82% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$3.5M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MN
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$48M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Park Nicollet FoundationSt Louis Park, MNMelrose East St. Paul location expansion$1.1M
Gcsaa FoundationLawrence, KSTo support and strengthen advocacy, education, and research that advances the work of golf course management professionals.$1.0M
Wayzata Community ChurchWayzata, MNGeneral Purpose$1.0M
No Barriers USAFort Collins, COGeneral Purpose$126K
Helping Paws IncHopkins, MNGeneral Purpose$83K
Alzheimers Association Minnesota-North Dakota ChapterMinnetonka, MNGeneral Purpose$75K
Mn Veterans PantryMinneapolis, MNGeneral Purpose$31K
Waimea Community TheaterKamuela, HIGeneral Purpose$25K
American Bear AssociationOrr, MNGeneral Purpose$15K
Catholic Community FoundationSt Paul, MNAnnunciation Hope and Healing Fund$15K
Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MNGeneral Purpose$15K
Twin Cities Public TelevisionSt Paul, MNGeneral Purpose$15K
Giving Voice InitiativeEdina, MNGeneral Purpose$13K
Hill CitiesMinneapolis, MNGeneral Purpose$13K
Open Arms of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNGeneral Purpose$10K
Good CitiesEden Prairie, MNGeneral Purpose$8,500
Barrier Free GolfChaska, MNGeneral Purpose$5,000

By state: Minnesota 14 · Kansas 1 · Colorado 1 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plymouth, Minnesota, administered in care of Kendrick B Melrose, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation 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 Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.5M across 17 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (14 grants), Kansas (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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