Meldrum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Meldrum Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$25.2 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 | $1.2 million | 16 | $27.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 21 | $27.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 30 | $25.2 million |
How to apply
Meldrum 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 Meldrum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 9 | $392,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $300,000 |
| North Carolina | 9 | $243,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $130,000 |
| New York | 3 | $80,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $80,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Kites | Teacher tech training program & center, wash initiatives | $250,000 |
| Benevolence Farm | Construction of tiny home community | $120,000 |
| Homes of Hope | Construction of nursing hospital and hostel | $100,000 |
| Ballet West | Dancer touring fund | $100,000 |
| Her Future Coalition | Renovation of hotel and programming for young women | $75,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Utah | Museum special exhibits | $75,000 |
| University of Utah | Dept of eng - process engineering laboratory | $50,000 |
| Impact Network | Classroom building in zambia | $50,000 |
| Hope Renovations | Expansion to durham tech and wake tech | $50,000 |
| Razia's Ray of Hope | Urgent aid nutrition program in afghanistan | $50,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Utah | Museum special exhibits | $50,000 |
| University of Utah | Dept of eng - process engineering laboratory | $50,000 |
| Homes of Hope | Purchase of school bus transportation | $30,000 |
| Northern Agency Veterans Organization | General donation | $30,000 |
| She's the First | Helping underserved girls in india and east africa | $25,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Utah | Museum special exhibits | $25,000 |
| Jordan High School | Education | $25,000 |
| Spy Hop | Building construction | $20,000 |
| Natural History Museum of Utah | Long-term planning for museum building | $20,000 |
| Porch-Durham | Meal assistance for children and families in durham | $10,000 |
| Githens Middle School PTA | Education | $10,000 |
| Githens Middle School Booster Club | Education | $10,000 |
| Githens Middle School | Education | $10,000 |
| American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project | General donation | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General donation | $5,000 |
| Karolinska Institut (Via Myriad USA) | General donation | $5,000 |
| Carolina Theater | General donation | $4,000 |
| Durham Arts Council | General donation | $4,000 |
| Westminster College | Silver tea luncheon | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher S Meldrum
- Catherine R Meldrum
- Jennette D Meldrum
Questions people ask
Does Meldrum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Meldrum Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Meldrum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher S Meldrum (Exec Dir), Catherine R Meldrum (Sec/Treas) and Jennette D Meldrum (Trustee).
What does Meldrum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.