Melva Long Trust
Preselected recipients only
Melva Long Trust is a private foundation in St Petersburg, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $77,941 and the largest $350,736. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$77,941
- Largest grant$350,736
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
0% 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 | $1.2 million | 13 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 13 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 13 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Melva Long Trust 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 Melva Long Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 6 | $467,646 |
| Florida | 1 | $350,736 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $350,736 |
| New York | 3 | $233,823 |
| Illinois | 1 | $77,941 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $77,941 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General support | $350,736 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $350,736 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc | General use | $77,941 |
| ASPCA | General support | $77,941 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | General support | $77,941 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | General support | $77,941 |
| The Salvation Army | General support | $77,941 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | General support | $77,941 |
| St Louis Peregrine Society Inc | General support | $77,941 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | General support | $77,941 |
| Animal Protective Association of Missouri | General support | $77,941 |
| Saint Louis Zoo Association | General support | $77,941 |
| Unity School of Christianity | General support | $77,941 |
Officers and trustees
- Raymond James Trust N A
Questions people ask
Does Melva Long Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melva Long Trust give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $77,941.
Who runs Melva Long Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Raymond James Trust N A (Trustee).
What does Melva Long Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and animals.