Mellema Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mellema Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pleasant Hill, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $80,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$80,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $66,000 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $66,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Mellema Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Mellema Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $60,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Crisis Center | General support | $20,000 |
| University of Arkansas Myeloma Center Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Roosmoor Scholarship Fund | General support | $8,000 |
| John Muir Land Trust | General support | $6,000 |
| Truckee Donner Land Trust | General support | $6,000 |
| Contra Costa Solano Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity East Bay | General support | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa | General support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Contracosta | General support | $5,000 |
| Whitman College | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dirk Mellema
- Steven Mellema
- Cynthia Mellema
Questions people ask
Does Mellema Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mellema Family Foundation give?
$80,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mellema Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dirk Mellema (President), Steven Mellema (Secretary) and Cynthia Mellema (Treasurer).
What does Mellema Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.