The Melville Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Melville Foundation is a private foundation in North Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 72 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $913,275. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$913,275
- Assets$41.2 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 72 | $41.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 72 | $41.2 million |
How to apply
The Melville 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 Melville Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 30 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 9 | $321,182 |
| Florida | 10 | $177,500 |
| Colorado | 5 | $87,500 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $35,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $15,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darden School Foundation | Charitable grant | $913,275 |
| Uva Health System Development | Charitable grant | $256,186 |
| New York Botanical Gardens | Charitable grant | $203,182 |
| Heterodox Academy | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Lost Tree Chapel | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Lost Tree Villiage Charitable Found | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Success Academy Charter School | Charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Kent School | Charitable grant | $30,000 |
| The Jefferson Trust (Duncan Burn) | Charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County | Charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Virginia Athletic Foundation (Men T | Charitable grant | $25,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Kent Denver School | Charitable grant | $20,000 |
| St Christopher's School Foundation | Charitable grant | $20,000 |
| US Ski & Snowboard | Charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Bravo Vail | Charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | Charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Charlottesille Day School | Charitable grant | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Library | Charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Ron Brown Scholar Program | Charitable grant | $10,000 |
| The Glass House Visitor Ceter & Des Att Scott Drevnig | Charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Wendy Novak Diabetes | Charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Robert E Lee Memorial Association | Charitable grant | $5,500 |
| Botanical Garden of the Piedmont | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Brain Chemistry Labs | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| East Harlem School | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Piedmont | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Legal Aid Justice Center | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundati | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Nature Center | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| New Life of New York City Inc | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Bea | Charitable grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry Burn III
- Jean Burn
Questions people ask
Does The Melville Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Melville Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Melville Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harry Burn III (Trustee) and Jean Burn (Trustee).
What does The Melville Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.