Private foundation · EIN 92-6235490 · Hagerstown, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Tr

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, $80K total, median $10K. 83% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$80K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MD
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hospice of Washington County (zooey's House)Hagerstown, MDSupport charitable purposes$20K
St Judes Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNSupport charitable purposes$20K
Barbara Ingram School for the ArtsHagerstown, MDSupport charitable purposes$10K
Johns Hopkins Medicine - Ciccarone CenterBaltimore, MDSupport exempt purposes$10K
Johns Hopkins Medicine - Kasper FundBaltimore, MDSupport charitable purposes$10K
Washington County Museum of ArtHagerstown, MDSupport charitable purposes$10K

By state: Maryland 5 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Hagerstown, Maryland, 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 Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Tr 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 Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $80K across 6 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Tr give?

Maryland (5 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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