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H Filmore and Marjory M Melick Foundation

Preselected recipients only West Liberty, Iowa · EIN 421406715

H Filmore and Marjory M Melick Foundation is a private foundation in West Liberty, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $93,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$1.8 million
2024$00$2.0 million
2025$93,0003$2.1 million

How to apply

H Filmore and Marjory M Melick 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What H Filmore and Marjory M Melick Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa2$90,000
Florida1$3,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
West Branch School District Fund
West Branch, IA
For general charitable purposes$75,000
First Church United Endowment
West Liberty, IA
For endowment fund$15,000
Shriners Children
Tampa, FL
For general charitable purposes$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does H Filmore and Marjory M Melick Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does H Filmore and Marjory M Melick Foundation give?

$93,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs H Filmore and Marjory M Melick Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jerry S Melick (Trustee Advisory Committee), Marjory M Melick (Trustee Advisory Committee), Craig A Bieber (Advisory Committee) and GENE H SNAPP Jr (Advisory Committee).

What does H Filmore and Marjory M Melick Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.

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