The Melaver Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Melaver Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Savannah, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $52,657 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $504 and the largest $36,000. 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$52,657
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$504
- Largest grant$36,000
- Assets$817,489
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1,995 the year before.
96% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,995 | 1 | $817,066 |
| 2024 | $52,657 | 26 | $817,489 |
How to apply
The Melaver 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 Melaver Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $36,000 |
| Georgia | 14 | $8,074 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,520 |
| New York | 3 | $2,427 |
| California | 1 | $1,008 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,008 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $756 |
| Alabama | 1 | $504 |
| Illinois | 1 | $360 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maoz Israel | Furtherance of the org's mission | $36,000 |
| Nonviolence International | Furtherance of the org's mission | $2,016 |
| B'nai Jeshurun | Furtherance of the org's mission | $1,995 |
| Georgia River Network | Furtherance of the org's mission | $1,368 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Furtherance of the org's mission | $1,008 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Furtherance of the org's mission | $1,008 |
| Save the Boundary Waters | Furtherance of the org's mission | $1,008 |
| Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia | Furtherance of the org's mission | $1,008 |
| Congregation Agudath Achim | Furtherance of the org's mission | $550 |
| Dekalb Symphony Orchestra | Furtherance of the org's mission | $504 |
| Emory University School of Medicine | Furtherance of the org's mission | $504 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Furtherance of the org's mission | $504 |
| Lifeline Animal Project | Furtherance of the org's mission | $504 |
| Little Creek Farm Conservancy | Furtherance of the org's mission | $504 |
| Lupus Foundation of America Georgia Chapter Inc | Furtherance of the org's mission | $504 |
| Project South the Institute for the Elimination of Poverty & Genocide | Furtherance of the org's mission | $504 |
| Sistersong | Furtherance of the org's mission | $504 |
| The Network la Red | Furtherance of the org's mission | $504 |
| The Sentencing Project | Furtherance of the org's mission | $504 |
| Medglobal Inc | Furtherance of the org's mission | $360 |
| Eyewitness Palestine | Furtherance of the org's mission | $252 |
| Vera Institute of Justice | Furtherance of the org's mission | $252 |
| Wabe | Furtherance of the org's mission | $252 |
| Be Present | Furtherance of the org's mission | $180 |
| Charis Circle | Furtherance of the org's mission | $180 |
| International Rescue Committee | Furtherance of the org's mission | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Melaver
- Tovah Melaver
- Martin Melaver
- Mike Skinner
Questions people ask
Does The Melaver Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Melaver Foundation Inc give?
$52,657 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $504.
Who runs The Melaver Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen Melaver (Director), Tovah Melaver (Director), Martin Melaver (Director) and Mike Skinner (Director).
What does The Melaver Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and environment and conservation.