Private foundation · EIN 77-0708571 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mehlum 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $198K total, median $2,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$198K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Lane CountySpringfield, ORTo facilitate the liquidation of the stock and the redistribution of all proceeds exclusively to verified public charities (See General Exp…$75K
Western Lane County FoundationFlorence, ORChris Mehlum Endowment fund$14K
Lane Community College FoundationEugene, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Siuslaw Pioneer Museum Association IncFlorence, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
The John G Shedd Institute for the ArtsEugene, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Western Lane County FoundationFlorence, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Center for Community CounselingEugene, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Food for Lane CountyEugene, ORCharitable Event$5,000
Pacific Lutheran University IncTacoma, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Seguro y Sano - Safe & SoundTempe, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Soroptimist International of the Americas IncEugene, ORWomen Scholarship Fund$5,000
Springfield Rotary Charitable FoundationSpringfield, ORSpringfield High School Students Scholarship Fund$5,000
Brightfocus FoundationClarksburg, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Eugene BalletEugene, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Florence Kiwanis Foundation Inc 1726 Highway 101Florence, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Greenhill Humane SocietyEugene, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Ophelias PlaceEugene, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Oregon Coast Humane SocietyFlorence, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Trustees of Robert College of IstanbulNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
American Cancer SocietyPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Boys & Girls Club of CorvallisCorvallis, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Emerald KidsportsEugene, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Eugene Christian SchoolEugene, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
United Way of Lane CountySpringfield, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
CalderaPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Clare MatrixSanta Monica, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Feast CollectiveSpokane, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
One Tail at a Time - PdxPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Palestine Childrens Relief FundLos Angeles, CAChildren in Gaza fund$1,000
Rotary Club of Florence FoundationFlorence, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Second Harvest Inland NorthwestSpokane, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Southern California Area Assembly of Alcoholics anLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
With Love OregonTigard, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000

By state: Oregon 24 · Washington 3 · Arizona 1 · California 3 · Maryland 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Mehlum Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Mehlum Family 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 Mehlum Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $198K across 35 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Mehlum Family Foundation give?

Oregon (24 grants), Washington (3 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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