Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio
Preselected recipients only
Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio is a private foundation in Redwood City, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $599,500 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$599,500
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $562,500 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $563,500 | 1 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $562,500 | 1 | $17.4 million |
| 2025 | $599,500 | 55 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $297,000 |
| New York | 12 | $127,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $35,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $30,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $22,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $22,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma Research Foundation | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $25,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Stanford University - Physics | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Stanford University - Neuromodulation Research Fund I | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock Geisel School of Medicine | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Science Friday | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Columbia Land Conservancy | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Baykeeper | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $14,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $11,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Ignited | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Green Guerillas | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Truckee Donner Land Trust | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Sempervirens | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Adler Aphasia | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Greater Bay Area | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| First Descents | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Painted Turtle | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Challenged Athletes | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Borp Adaptive Sports and Recreation | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Chances for Children | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Table for Two USA | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy M Rogers
- Marilyn D Rogers
- Holly M Rogers
- Clay M Rogers
- Timothy A Rogers
Questions people ask
Does Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio give?
$599,500 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio?
Its 2025 filing lists Tracy M Rogers (Executive Director), Marilyn D Rogers (Trustee/President), Holly M Rogers (Trustee) and Clay M Rogers (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.