Melaleuca Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Melaleuca Foundation is a private foundation in Idaho Falls, Idaho. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $13,376 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$13,376
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $723,863 | 24 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 17 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 10 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Melaleuca 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Melaleuca Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $1.3 million |
| Idaho | 7 | $252,253 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,602 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | General support | $1.3 million |
| NCL | General support | $200,000 |
| Orphanage Support Services Organization (Osso) | General support | $184,000 |
| Idaho Falls Auditorium District | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Idaho | Tuition | $16,899 |
| Brigham Young University - Idaho | Tuition | $9,854 |
| Idaho State University | Tuition | $8,000 |
| Boise State University | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Utah State University | Tuition | $2,602 |
| Community Food Basket | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- J Andrew Law
- Richard Dyer
Questions people ask
Does Melaleuca Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melaleuca Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $13,376.
Who runs Melaleuca Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists J Andrew Law (President) and Richard Dyer (Treasurer).
What does Melaleuca Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.