Meltzer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Meltzer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Littleton, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,529 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $390 and the largest $2,591. 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$10,529
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$390
- Largest grant$2,591
- Assets$276,195
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,411 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,450 | 9 | $202,359 |
| 2024 | $8,411 | 13 | $240,278 |
| 2025 | $10,529 | 16 | $276,195 |
How to apply
Meltzer 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 Meltzer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 10 | $5,959 |
| New York | 2 | $2,520 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $530 |
| Michigan | 1 | $261 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $259 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services | Charitable causes | $2,591 |
| Hadassah | Charitable causes | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Charitable causes | $1,040 |
| Washington University Department of Ophthalmology | Charitable causes | $1,000 |
| March of Dimes | Charitable causes | $530 |
| Jewish Colorado | Charitable causes | $523 |
| Food Bank Rockies | Charitable causes | $520 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable causes | $520 |
| Michigan Bnai Brith Hillel Foundation Inc | Charitable causes | $261 |
| Lone Tree Symphony | Charitable causes | $260 |
| Parker Symphony | Charitable causes | $260 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary | Charitable causes | $260 |
| Parker Task Force | Charitable causes | $260 |
| Joseph Slifka Center Jewish Life at Yale University | Charitable causes | $259 |
| Shalom Park | Charitable causes | $141 |
| Independence Institute | Charitable causes | $104 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald E Meltzer
Questions people ask
Does Meltzer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meltzer Family Foundation give?
$10,529 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $390.
Who runs Meltzer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald E Meltzer (Director).
What does Meltzer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.