Melton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Melton Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $68,245 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $1,604 and the largest $2,920. 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$68,245
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$1,604
- Largest grant$2,920
- Assets$10.1 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $144,763 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $144,763 | 74 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $68,245 | 42 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Melton 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Melton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Louisiana. It also paid $53,490 in 35 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 5 | $10,401 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,320 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,034 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,920 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,759 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,542 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,393 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,380 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,380 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,379 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,379 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,354 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,354 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,320 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,101 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,101 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,101 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,049 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,049 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $2,034 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $1,604 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $1,604 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $1,604 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $1,604 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $1,604 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $1,604 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $1,604 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $1,604 |
| Individual | Global Citizen Development | $1,500 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $1,435 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $1,430 |
| Individual | Global Citizen Development | $1,400 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $1,372 |
| Individual | Fellowship (Global Citizenship Learning) | $1,088 |
| Individual | Global Citizen Development | $1,000 |
| Individual | Global Citizen Development | $1,000 |
| Individual | Global Citizen Development | $1,000 |
| Individual | Global Citizen Development | $1,000 |
| Individual | Global Citizen Development | $950 |
| Individual | Global Citizen Development | $500 |
| Individual | Global Citizen Development | $500 |
| Individual | Global Citizen Development | $500 |
| Individual | Global Citizen Development | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Roland Bullard
- Daphne Chebesi
- Grace Wu
- Martha Ramirez
- Pia Obro
- Rahn L Gatewood
- Shanice Kativi
- Vinita Joshi
- Milicent Adjei Togo
- Qiang Lu
- Dr Jagadeesh Huskur
- Steffen Bethmann
- Rosemary Kotei Buckman
- Andre Reichel
- Courtney Williams
Questions people ask
Does Melton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melton Foundation give?
$68,245 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $1,604.
Who runs Melton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roland Bullard (Chair), Daphne Chebesi (Director), Grace Wu (Director) and Martha Ramirez (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Melton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.