The Melly Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Melly Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $123,563. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$123,563
- Assets$23.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 44 | $20.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 47 | $21.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 49 | $23.7 million |
How to apply
The Melly 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 The Melly Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $22,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $300,100 |
| New York | 12 | $256,000 |
| Connecticut | 13 | $178,474 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $101,667 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Idaho | 4 | $14,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity College | General/unrestricted | $123,563 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General/unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Smith College | General/unrestricted | $99,167 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | General/unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Hill School | General/unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of Victoria | General/unrestricted | $22,500 |
| The Berry Center | General/unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Kent School | General/unrestricted | $19,868 |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges | General/unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine | General/unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Trinity College | General/unrestricted | $10,043 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | General/unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Family Center | General/unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | General/unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Idaho Conservation League | General/unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Nature Conservancy of Idaho | General/unrestricted | $3,500 |
| St Luke Wood River Foundation | General/unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Wood River Land Trust | General/unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Deerfield | General/unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | General/unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kent School | General/unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | General/unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Paul's Day School | General/unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Trinity College | General/unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Vanderbilt University | General/unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Capital Research Center | General/unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Deerfield | General/unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Family Centers | General/unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Junior League of Greenwich | General/unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Greenwich Point Conservancy | General/unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General/unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Greenwich Land Trust | General/unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park | General/unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | General/unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Duane Park | General/unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee Scott Melly
- Judith H Melly
- Thomas B Melly
Questions people ask
Does The Melly Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Melly Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Melly Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lee Scott Melly (Trustee), Judith H Melly (Trustee) and Thomas B Melly (Trustee).
What does The Melly Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.