Melmac Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Melmac Education Foundation is a private foundation in Augusta, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 180 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $219,873. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants180
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$219,873
- Assets$47.2 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 197 | $45.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 180 | $47.2 million |
How to apply
Melmac Education 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 Melmac Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 179 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 1 | $57,326 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gen US | Aspire grant | $219,873 |
| Gen US | Aspire grant | $189,760 |
| Jobs for Maine's Graduates | College success program | $150,000 |
| Gen US | Aspire grant | $76,879 |
| Jobs for Maine's Graduates | Jmg/melmac partnership | $58,000 |
| College Board | Psat grant | $57,326 |
| Gen US | Aspire grant | $54,884 |
| Gen US | Aspire grant | $52,493 |
| Educate Maine | Maine spark | $50,000 |
| Gen US | Aspire grant | $41,090 |
| Southern Maine Community College | Ppss grant | $24,960 |
| Gen US | Aspire grant | $23,669 |
| University of New England | Ppss grant | $22,639 |
| Cony High School | Brcc grant continuous | $13,139 |
| Hancock County Technical Center | Brcc grant | $10,504 |
| Educate Maine | Education indicators | $10,000 |
| Belfast Area High School | Brcc grant | $6,667 |
| Hodgdon High School | Brcc grant | $6,667 |
| Machias Memorial High School | Brcc grant | $6,667 |
| Mt Abram High School | Brcc grant | $6,667 |
| Mt Ararat High School | Brcc grant | $6,667 |
| Oak Hill High School | Brcc grant | $6,667 |
| Waterville Senior High School | Brcc grant | $6,550 |
| Erskine Academy | Brcc grant | $6,500 |
| Fort Fairfield Middle High School | Brcc grant | $6,467 |
| Westbrook High School | Brcc grant | $5,826 |
| Sumner Memorial High School | Brcc grant | $5,154 |
| Jonesport-Beals High School | Brcc grant | $4,943 |
| Kittery School District | Brcc grant | $4,892 |
| York High School | Brcc grant | $3,365 |
| Ashland District School | Tgms scholarship | $2,000 |
| Bangor High School | Tgms scholarship | $2,000 |
| Bath Regional Career & Technical Center | Cte scholarship | $2,000 |
| Belfast Area High School | Tgms scholarship | $2,000 |
| Berwick Academy | Tgms scholarship | $2,000 |
| Biddeford High School | Tgms scholarship | $2,000 |
| Biddeford Regional Center of Technology | Cte scholarship | $2,000 |
| Bonny Eagle High School | Tgms scholarship | $2,000 |
| Boothbay Region High School | Tgms scholarship | $2,000 |
| Brunswick High School | Tgms scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wendy Ault
- Peggy Crawford
- Scott Macdonald
- Ron Milliken
- Janelle Macdermott
- David Perkins
Questions people ask
Does Melmac Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melmac Education Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 180 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Melmac Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wendy Ault (Executive Director), Peggy Crawford (Chairperson), Scott Macdonald (Vice-Chairperson) and Ron Milliken (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Melmac Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and science and research.