Kenneth O Melby Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kenneth O Melby Family Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $11,000. 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$65,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
12% 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 | $55,000 | 20 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 24 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 23 | $0 |
How to apply
Kenneth O Melby Family 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 Kenneth O Melby Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 21 | $62,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Food Bank | Charitable | $11,000 |
| The Road Home | Charitable | $7,000 |
| The Dr Dale B Hull Foundation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| The Waterford School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Primary Children's Hospital Foundat | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,000 |
| LTAC Global | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Wilde Baseball Scholarship Fund | Charitable | $2,400 |
| Davis High School | Charitable | $2,400 |
| Maliheh Free Clinic | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Faye and Charolette Bryner Scholars | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Salt Lake Education Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Help Start Education Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Westlake Mountain Bike Team | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Family Place | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Children's Justice C | Charitable | $1,000 |
| FSK Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fill The Pot Ministry | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth O Melby II
- Jason W Melby
- Michael J Melby
- Karen Teerlink
Questions people ask
Does Kenneth O Melby Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kenneth O Melby Family Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Kenneth O Melby Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth O Melby II (President), Jason W Melby (Vice President), Michael J Melby (Secretary) and Karen Teerlink (Treasurer).
What does Kenneth O Melby Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.