Melvoin Foundation
Accepts applications
Melvoin Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $205,269 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$205,269
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $160,000 the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $160,000 | 47 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $205,269 | 55 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Melvoin 1 Garden Lane, Cambridge, MA 02138 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 240-4722 |
| What to submit | There is no standard application form. A letter requesting a contribution is sufficient. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Organizations must be educational, religious or charitable as defined by irc section 170(c). |
What Melvoin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $80,000 |
| California | 20 | $70,000 |
| Illinois | 5 | $17,269 |
| New York | 6 | $15,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $6,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Shir Tikva | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Steppingstone Foiundation | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Epiphany School | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Laist | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Jewish Center for Justice | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Beacon Academy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Belmont Hill | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Sunday | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Field Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Henry's Fork Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Les Turner ALS Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United in Harmony | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Weinberg Center for Elder Justice | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater LS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Unrestricted | $4,769 |
| Everybody Dance la | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Children in Conflict | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Doctors Withour Borders | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Harvardwood | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Judaism Your Way | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| McCarthy's Brothers Bond | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Film Collaborative | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| United Way of Franklin & Hampshire Region | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Gould Academy | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Karsh Family Social Service Center | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Karsh Family Social Service Center | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Braid | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| United in Harmony | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Ctr | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Brigid Alliance | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Writers Guild Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cambridge Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cambridge Insight Meditation Ctr | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard I Melvoin
- Jeffrey D Melvoin
- Martha Hartnett Melvoin
- Barbara Glass Melvoin
Questions people ask
Does Melvoin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines..
How much does Melvoin Foundation give?
$205,269 in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Melvoin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard I Melvoin (Vp/Treasurer), Jeffrey D Melvoin (Vp/Secretary), Martha Hartnett Melvoin (Director) and Barbara Glass Melvoin (Director).
What does Melvoin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.