Melton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Melton Foundation is a private foundation in Hays, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $6,000. 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$36,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$758,352
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $37,500 the year before.
29% 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 | $32,000 | 13 | $656,107 |
| 2024 | $37,500 | 14 | $718,856 |
| 2025 | $36,000 | 14 | $758,352 |
How to apply
Melton 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 Melton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 13 | $35,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rescue America | Operating fund | $6,000 |
| Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes | Backpack food program for kids | $6,000 |
| Walk by Faith Christian Camp | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wilkes Cattlemen's Association | Memorial agriculture scholarship | $3,000 |
| The Gideons International | Operating fund | $3,000 |
| The Health Foundation | Nursing scholarship | $3,000 |
| Wilkes Pregnancy Care Center | General fund | $2,000 |
| Mtn View Ruritan | Operating fund | $1,500 |
| Wilkes Heritage Museum | General fund | $1,500 |
| Hope Ministries | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hospice of Wilkes | Annual donation | $1,000 |
| Good News Club | General fund | $1,000 |
| Relay for Life-American Cancer Society | Relay for life | $1,000 |
| Wilkes Literacy Center | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Doris W Melton
- Randy L Melton
- Steven E Melton
Questions people ask
Does Melton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melton Foundation give?
$36,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Melton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Doris W Melton (President), Randy L Melton (Vice President) and Steven E Melton (Secretary Treasurer).
What does Melton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.