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Mellema Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PLEASANT HILL, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $155K. Total assets have grown from $893K in 2019 to $1.4M in 2024. 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 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and Washington. According to available records, Mellema Family Foundation has made 21 grants totaling $265K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $150K in 2021 to $115K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Michigan, Washington, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 10 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.
Mellema Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MI, WA.
Mellema Family Foundation has distributed a total of $265K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K.
Mellema Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mellema Family Foundation is headquartered in PLEASANT HILL, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Mellema | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven Mellema | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dirk Mellema | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$265K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Health FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Walnut Creek, CA | $55K | 2022 |
| Calvin UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Grand Rapid, MI | $15K | 2022 |
| Contra Costa Solano Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Concord, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity East BayGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Of ContracostaGENERAL SUPPORT | Martinez, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Whitman CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Walla Walla, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Loaves And Fishes Of Contra CostaGENERAL SUPPORT | Martinez, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Monument Crisis CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Concord, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Truckee Donner Land TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Truckee, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| John Muir Land TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Martinez, CA | $5K | 2022 |
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