Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Ltd
Accepts applications
Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Ltd is a private foundation in East Amherst, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $11,355 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11,355
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$271,358
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was down from $12,550 the year before.
88% 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 | $12,550 | 7 | $250,620 |
| 2024 | $11,355 | 8 | $271,358 |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel Ardia PO Box 621, Skaneateles, NY 13152 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (413) 545-0035, info@mgaef.org |
| What to submit | See the application page at www.MGAEF.org. |
| Deadlines | By the end of August. |
| Restrictions | See grant instructions page at www.MGAEF.org.; curricula must be endorsed by science supervisor and/or principal. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Ltd funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $3,855 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save the Snakes | Curriculum grant | $1,500 |
| Jack Creek Preserve Foundation | Curriculum grant | $1,500 |
| Save the River | Curriculum grant | $1,500 |
| Wild Apple Genetics Study | Curriculum grant | $1,500 |
| Sensory Gardens for Community Resilience | Curriculum grant | $1,500 |
| Green Heroes - Eco Scouts | Curriculum grant | $1,500 |
| NYS DEC Camps | Support student attendance at field camp | $1,400 |
| ADK Field Studies Program | Support student attendance at field camp | $955 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Ardia
- Suzanne Gray Murphy
- David Ardia
- Glenn Huels
- Donald W Gray
- Isabel Murphy
Questions people ask
Does Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Ltd accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By the end of August.
How much does Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Ltd give?
$11,355 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Ltd?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Ardia (President and Director), Suzanne Gray Murphy (Treasurer and Director), David Ardia (Secretary and Director) and Glenn Huels (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Ltd fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and education.