Iroquois Avenue Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Iroquois Avenue Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $269,240 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,611. 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$269,240
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,611
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $224,288 the year before.
27% 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 | $221,837 | 23 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $224,288 | 26 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $269,240 | 26 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Iroquois Avenue 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.
What Iroquois Avenue Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $110,111 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $51,611 |
| Missouri | 2 | $28,360 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $20,029 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $18,100 |
| California | 2 | $16,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,029 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $4,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Academy | In support of the class of '75 reunion, in memory of chris melhado, class of '74 | $50,611 |
| Cancer Research Institute | General purpose of the organization | $33,082 |
| The New York Public Library | Renewal for the president's council membership | $25,000 |
| University of Missouri | First installment for the law school foundation (lsf) alex hero memorial scholarship | $24,360 |
| The Hill School | In support of director's 15 year reunion | $15,029 |
| Windward School | General purpose of the organization | $15,029 |
| Young American's Foundation | General purpose of the organization | $15,029 |
| Friends of Bellport Bay Inc | General purpose of the organization | $14,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | General purpose of the organization | $12,000 |
| Ace Programs for the Homeless | General purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Charleston Waterkeeper | General purpose of the organization | $8,000 |
| Generation Sos | General purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| PS 118 Parent Teacher Association | General purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| The Jamestown Foundation | General purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Charleston Animal Society | General purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | General purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Share Our Strength (No Kid Hungry) | General purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Take Back the Night Foundation | General purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| The Surfrider Foundation | General purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Warrior Surf Foundation | General purpose of the organization | $4,000 |
| Meyer Center for Special Children | General purpose of the organization | $2,100 |
| New York Landmarks Conservancy | General purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | For the hassenfeld children's hospital | $1,000 |
| Swim Across America Inc | Towards pammy griffin swim across america - nantucket fundraising | $1,000 |
| The Masooli Project | General purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Zelienople Historical Society | General purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter A B Melhado
- Peter M Schulte
- Michael Kavoukjian Thru April 2025
- Elizabeth F Melhado
- Peter B Melhado
- Reed Melhado
- Christian Melhado
- Nicholas Melhado
- Owen Melhado
Questions people ask
Does Iroquois Avenue Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Iroquois Avenue Foundation give?
$269,240 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Iroquois Avenue Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter A B Melhado (President and Director), Peter M Schulte (Vice President, Treasurer, Director), Michael Kavoukjian Thru April 2025 (Vice President, Secretary, Director) and Elizabeth F Melhado (Director and Vice President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Iroquois Avenue Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.