Private foundation · EIN 52-1899899 · Washington, District of Columbia

Miriam K and Leonard S Melrod Fam Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $51K total, median $3,750. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$51K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in DC
—
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

No specific form Contact: Joseph K Melrod Or Daniel M Melrod, 7200 Wisconsin Ste 1104, Bethesda, MD, 3016575595 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish FederationNorth Bethesda, MDGeneral$30K
Don Bosco Cristo ReyTakoma Park, MDGeneral$11K
Charles E Smith Life CommunitiesRockville, MDGeneral$5,000
The Power of PinkRichmond, VAGeneral$2,500
Martha's Vineyard HospitalOak Bluffs, MAGeneral$1,000
Fdn for the AlexanderDenver, COGeneral$1,000

By state: Maryland 3 · Virginia 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Miriam K and Leonard S Melrod Fam Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Jp Metz Co, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Miriam K and Leonard S Melrod Fam Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Miriam K and Leonard S Melrod Fam Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $51K across 6 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Miriam K and Leonard S Melrod Fam Charitable Foundation give?

Maryland (3 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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