Melvin C Draft Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Melvin C Draft Family Foundation is a private foundation in Trinity, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,727 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $39,645. 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$162,727
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$39,645
- Assets$215,013
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $162,668 the year before.
22% 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 | $154,495 | 36 | $194,603 |
| 2024 | $162,668 | 40 | $188,798 |
| 2025 | $162,727 | 41 | $215,013 |
How to apply
Melvin C Draft 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 Melvin C Draft Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 17 | $92,345 |
| Virginia | 13 | $40,262 |
| Iowa | 2 | $8,000 |
| California | 3 | $6,510 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,060 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $3,050 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Longleaf Elementary School | Charitable | $39,645 |
| Gulf High School Band Boosters | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Area Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $9,692 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Uva Woman's Heart Health Program | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Buckingham County Public Library | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Home for Our Troops | Charitable | $3,050 |
| Wounded Warrior | Charitable | $3,050 |
| All Hands & Hearts | Charitable | $3,010 |
| Team Rubicon | Charitable | $3,010 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Charlottesville Area Dental Access | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Emergency Food Network | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Pasco County | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Piedmont Housing Alliance | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Charitable | $3,000 |
| SPCA of New Port Richey | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Uva Health Foundation FBO Children | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Chapters Health | Charitable | $3,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Albermale Rescue Squad | Charitable | $2,900 |
| JW Mitchell High School Weightlifti | Charitable | $2,700 |
| Colbys Crew | Charitable | $2,170 |
| Aca Scholarship Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Blue Ridge Food Bank | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Dillwyn Volunteer Fire Dept | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Heartland Horse Heroes | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ladybug Farm Sanctuary | Charitable | $2,000 |
| River Ridge Middle School | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospita | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| West Pasco Education Academy | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Gulf High School Football Team | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wendell Krinn Technical High School | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Cryastal River Middle School PTO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Maps | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Norml Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Janice E Thompson
- Robert M Draft
- Robert A Draft
- Leslie Thiel
Questions people ask
Does Melvin C Draft Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melvin C Draft Family Foundation give?
$162,727 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Melvin C Draft Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Janice E Thompson (Trustee), Robert M Draft (Trustee), Robert A Draft (Trustee) and Leslie Thiel (Trustee).
What does Melvin C Draft Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.