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Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PLYMOUTH, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Kendrick B Melrose. It holds total assets of $49.2M. Annual income is reported at $30.6M. Total assets have grown from $13.5M in 2011 to $27.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and Colorado. According to available records, Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $6.3M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.3M in 2020 to $422K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.6M distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.9M, with an average award of $162K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Minnesota and Colorado and Iowa. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$55K
Average Grant
$253K
Largest Grant
$1.9M
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, CO, IA.
Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation has distributed a total of $6.3M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $162K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.9M.
Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation is headquartered in PLYMOUTH, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward A Arndt | Chair/President | $33K | $0 | $33K |
| David Zaudtke | Treasurer | $31K | $0 | $31K |
| Laurie Rivard | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$725K
Total Assets
$27.2M
Fair Market Value
$29.6M
Net Worth
$27.2M
Grants Paid
$422K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$387K
Distribution Amount
$1.4M
Total: $24.4M
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$6.3M
Average Grant
$162K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Barriers UsaGeneral Purpose | Fort Collins, CO | $115K | 2023 |
| Create A Memory FoundationGeneral Purpose | Minneapolis, MN | $115K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Association Minnesota-North Dakota ChapterGeneral Purpose | Minnetonka, MN | $68K | 2023 |
| Park Nicollet FoundationMelrose East St. Paul location expansion | St Louis Park, MN | $58K | 2023 |
| Helping Paws IncGeneral Purpose | Hopkins, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| Giving Voice InitiativeGeneral Operations | Edina, MN | $12K | 2023 |
| Hill CitiesGeneral Purpose | Minneapolis, MN | $12K | 2023 |
| Minnesota Military Family FoundationGeneral Purpose | Golden Valley, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Good CitiesGeneral Purpose | Eden Prairie, MN | $8K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Outreach & Community PartnersGeneral Operations | Plymouth, MN | $1.9M | 2022 |
| Giving VoiceGeneral Operations | Minneapolis, MN | $11K | 2022 |
| Christo Rey Jesuit High SchoolGeneral Purpose | Minneapolis, MN | $845K | 2020 |
| No BarriorsGeneral Purpose | Mound, MN | $100K | 2020 |
| St Mary'S University Of MinnesotaGeneral Purpose | Minneapolis, MN | $100K | 2020 |
| Alzheimers AssociationGeneral Purpose | Minneapolis, MN | $60K | 2020 |
| Park Nicollet Struthers Parkinson'S CenterGeneral Purpose | St Louis Park, MN | $50K | 2020 |
| Wayzata Community ChurchGeneral Purpose | Wayzata, MN | $25K | 2020 |
| Scholarship AmericaScholarship Fund | St Peter, MN | $12K | 2020 |
| Mn Teen ChallangeGeneral Purpose | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2020 |