Melryder Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Melryder Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $93,800 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$93,800
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was down from $116,400 the year before.
7% of its 2025 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 | $83,400 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $116,400 | 14 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $93,800 | 15 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Melryder Foundation Inc 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 Melryder Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $71,300 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carver Center | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Helping Hands Rye | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Middlebury College | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Newburgh San Miguel Program | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Dwight School Foundation | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Hospital Foundation | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Jonathan's Landing Cares Inc | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Pet Rescue | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Rye Presbyterian Church | General charitable purpose | $2,800 |
| Boston College Fund | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| St Vincent's Hospital Westchester | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Archbishop Stepinac High School | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Friends of PS 166 | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Rye Country Day School | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan B Mahoney
- Daniel P Mahoney
- Howard S Tuthill III
- Melissa Mahoney Wirth
- Derek Edward Mahoney
Questions people ask
Does Melryder Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melryder Foundation Inc give?
$93,800 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Melryder Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan B Mahoney (Chairman), Daniel P Mahoney (President), Howard S Tuthill III (Secretary) and Melissa Mahoney Wirth (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Melryder Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.