Private foundation · EIN 88-3770310 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Melanie 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: 6 grants paid, $110K total, median $12K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$110K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Angelman Syndrome Foundation IncAurora, ILTo support ASF's mission of advancing research, clinical initiatives, and direct services for individuals and families affected by Angelman…$50K
Unthsc FoundationFort Worth, TXOsteopathic Medicine Scholarship Fund$25K
The Peach FoundationFoster City, CAfor the list of children-tuition Scholarship Fund$15K
Foundation for Angelman Syndrome TherapeuticsAustin, TXTo support FAST's mission of advancing research and clinical initiatives aimed at developing effective treatments and a cure for Angelman s…$10K
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncHagerstown, MDTo support humanitarian medical work providing independent, impartial emergency care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters,…$5,000
Yeh Associates Foundation IncWinter Park, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000

By state: Illinois 1 · Texas 2 · California 1 · Maryland 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

The Melanie Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 The Melanie 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 The Melanie Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $110K across 6 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does The Melanie Foundation give?

Illinois (1 grants), Texas (2 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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