Melrow and Barbara Wells Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Melrow and Barbara Wells Fdn is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,953 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $484 and the largest $34,878. 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$47,953
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$484
- Largest grant$34,878
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,439 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $933,472 |
| 2024 | $35,439 | 15 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $47,953 | 14 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Melrow and Barbara Wells Fdn 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 Melrow and Barbara Wells Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2 | $35,362 |
| Kentucky | 10 | $11,623 |
| California | 1 | $484 |
| Indiana | 1 | $484 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Charitable | $34,878 |
| New Harmony General Baptist Church | Charitable | $5,813 |
| Salvation Army of Hopkinsivlle | Charitable | $1,938 |
| Sanctuary Inc | Charitable | $484 |
| Habitat for Humanity Hopkinsville | Charitable | $484 |
| Pennyroyal Regional Veterans | Charitable | $484 |
| Western Kentucky Veterans Center | Charitable | $484 |
| Grace and Mercy | Charitable | $484 |
| Lewisburg Fire Department | Charitable | $484 |
| Todd Co Senior Citizens Center | Charitable | $484 |
| Pennyroyal Hospice | Charitable | $484 |
| Clifty Volunteer Fire Department | Charitable | $484 |
| Rizpah Shriners | Charitable | $484 |
| Galilean Childrens Home | Charitable | $484 |
Officers and trustees
- Baird Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Melrow and Barbara Wells Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melrow and Barbara Wells Fdn give?
$47,953 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $484.
Who runs Melrow and Barbara Wells Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Baird Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Melrow and Barbara Wells Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and community development.