The Melchiorre Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Melchiorre Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $289,484 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,560 and the largest $26,664. 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$289,484
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,560
- Largest grant$26,664
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $240,844 the year before.
36% 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 | $251,000 | 17 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $240,844 | 23 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $289,484 | 24 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
The Melchiorre Family Charitable 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 The Melchiorre Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $151,120 |
| New York | 3 | $35,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $31,664 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $11,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Foundation | Let All the Big Dawgs Eat Food Scholarship fund | $26,664 |
| Drexel University | Melchiorre Immersion Endowed Fund | $25,000 |
| Minority Cannabis Academy | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | To support the work in Jefferson's Center for Maximizing Human Performance and Athlete Health led by Dr. David Shipon | $25,000 |
| University of South Carolina Educational Foundatio | The Palmetto Plate Food Initiative | $25,000 |
| Vetri Foundation for Children | Friends of Marc Dinner - Cooking Lab | $25,000 |
| Villanova University | Melchiorre Fund | $25,000 |
| Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation | Goals & Assists College Scholarship Program at Villanova University | $20,000 |
| Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Hi | Melchiorre Family Endowed Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Caring for Friends | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Vetri Foundation for Children | Vetri Cooking Lab | $6,120 |
| 314 Community Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Legal Clinic for the Disabled Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mib Agents Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Office of Catholic Education | Neumann Goretti High School - cheerleaders fund | $5,000 |
| Ride Hard Breathe Easy | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Baldricks Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Hi | Kornberg School of Dentistry Dean's Fund | $5,000 |
| Tiger Woods Foundation Inc | TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia's EL Programming | $5,000 |
| Susan Morrissey Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Special Olympics Inc | Special Olympics of Upper Arlington, OH | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicole D Melchiorre
- Paul L Melchiorre
Questions people ask
Does The Melchiorre Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Melchiorre Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$289,484 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,560.
Who runs The Melchiorre Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicole D Melchiorre (Dir, VP, Responsible Party) and Paul L Melchiorre (Dir, Pres).
What does The Melchiorre Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.