Sim Ayres Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sim Ayres Foundation is a private foundation in Melvin Village, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $132,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $16,500 and the largest $16,500. 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$132,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$16,500
- Largest grant$16,500
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,000 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 | $131,000 | 8 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 8 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $132,000 | 8 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Sim Ayres 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 4 | $66,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $33,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $16,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $16,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Capella | General operating expense | $16,500 |
| Future in Sight | General operating expense | $16,500 |
| Granite Vna | General operating expense | $16,500 |
| House in the Woods | General operating expense | $16,500 |
| Jarretts Joy Cart Inc | General operating expense | $16,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General operating expense | $16,500 |
| Society Protection of NH Forests | General operating expense | $16,500 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating expense | $16,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Mellen
- Carol Mellen
- Gayle Partain
- Scott Mellen
- Scott Boisvert
Questions people ask
Does Sim Ayres Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sim Ayres Foundation give?
$132,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $16,500.
Who runs Sim Ayres Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Mellen (Treasurer-Pt), Carol Mellen (Vp/Secretary-Pt), Gayle Partain (Trustee-Pt) and Scott Mellen (Trustee-Pt) among 5 officers and trustees.