Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Hagerstown, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $80,000 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $90,000 | 7 | $991,035 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 8 | $982,513 |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 6 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Trust 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 Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 5 | $60,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of Washington County (Zooey's House) | Support charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | Support charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Barbara Ingram School for the Arts | Support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine - Ciccarone Center | Support exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine - Kasper Fund | Support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Washington County Museum of Art | Support charitable purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul C Mellott Jr
Questions people ask
Does Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Trust give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul C Mellott Jr (Trustee).
What does Paul and Lotta Mellott Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and arts and culture.