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Meelia Family Foundation is a private trust based in LYNNFIELD, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. It holds total assets of $5.6M. Annual income is reported at $6.1M. Total assets have grown from $3.5M in 2011 to $5.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. According to available records, Meelia Family Foundation has made 54 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $619K in 2021 to $424K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $700K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K, with an average award of $32K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$28K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 25 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.
Meelia Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 54 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, RI, CT.
Meelia Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 54 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $32K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K.
Meelia Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Meelia Family Foundation is headquartered in LYNNFIELD, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard J Meelia | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$466K
Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
$5.8M
Net Worth
$5.1M
Grants Paid
$424K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$102K
Distribution Amount
$273K
Total Grants
54
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$32K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elms CollegeSUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION | Chicopee, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Notre Dame Cristo Rey High SchoolWORKING TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF YOUNG STUDENTS | Methuen, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Dana Farber Cancer InstituteTO SUPPORT THE EXPERT, COMPASSIONATE CARE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH CANCER WHILE ADVANCING THE UNDERSTANDING, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, CURE, AND PREVENTION OF CANCER AND RELATED DISEASES. | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Mass General HospitalTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT GIVE PATIENTS ACCESS TO THE LATEST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, CLINICAL TRIALS AND PROMISING TREATMENTS | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Health Horizons International Foundation IncTO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Bloomfield, CT | $33K | 2023 |
| Camp Harbor View FoundationTO SUPPORT AN ALTERNATIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INNER-CITY BOSTON AT-RISK YOUTH CAN EXPERIENCE FUN, FRIENDSHIP, NEW EXPOSURES, AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Spina Bifida Association Of Greater NeEDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES WITH PERSONS IMPACTED BY SPINA BIFIDA | Milford, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Saint Anselm CollegeSUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION | Manchester, MA | $17K | 2023 |
| Roger Williams UniversitySUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION | Bristol, RI | $15K | 2023 |
| Old Colony YmcaCOMMUNITY ENGAGING CHILDREN, ADULT AND SENIOR PROGRAMS | Brockton, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Strongwater FarmTO PROVIDE A THERAPEUTIC RIDING FACILITY AND A PREMIER ACCREDITED PATH FACILITY | Tewksbury, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Pan-Mass ChallengeRAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT | Needham, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| St Francis HousePROVIDING REFUGE AND PATHWAYS TO STABILITY FOR ADULTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY | Providence, RI | $125K | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Greater Boston IncTO INSPIRE EXCITEMENT FOR LEARNING, CREATE PATHS TO COLLEGE AND PROMOTE CAREERS IN EDUCATION | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Por Cristo IncPROVIDE HEALTH CARE WORK FOR LOW-INCOME VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN LATIN AMERICA | Brighton, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Partners For Youth With DisabilitiesTO SUPPORT YOUTHS WITH DISABILITIES | Boston, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Austin Preparatory SchoolCO-EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Reading, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Holy Apostle ChurchTO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION OF THE CHURCH | Haverhill, MA | $250 | 2022 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation IncPROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INNER-CITY BOSTON AT-RISK YOUTH CAN EXPERIENCE FUN, FRIENDSHIP, NEW EXPOSURES AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES. | Boston, MA | $60K | 2021 |
| Tufts Medical CenterPROVIDE PATIENT CARE AND TEACHING FUTURE LEADERS | Boston, MA | $13K | 2021 |
| Greater New England Spine CarePROVIDING PATIENTS WITH TIMELY, EVIDENCE-BASED TREATEMENT OPTIONS FOR SPINE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2021 |