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Melling Family Foundation is a private corporation based in HOLLADAY, UT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. It holds total assets of $992K. Annual income is reported at $912K. Total assets have grown from $659K in 2011 to $1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Utah, District of Columbia, New York. According to available records, Melling Family Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $148K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $74K and $74K annually from 2021 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Utah, New York, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 19 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.
Melling 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 DC, UT, NY.
Melling Family Foundation has distributed a total of $148K across 39 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K.
The application deadline is JUNE 1 - TRUSTEES MEET ONCE A YEAR DURING THE SUMMER. No religious organizations or affiliations. We support environment, wildlife, women's health, education & low-income issues.
Melling Family Foundation is headquartered in HOLLADAY, UT. While based in UT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas G Melling | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George D Melling | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy M Christiansen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy N Melling | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$115K
Total Assets
$1M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1M
Grants Paid
$102K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$17K
Distribution Amount
$65K
Total: $1M
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$148K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense FundSUPPORT THE WORK OF SUPPORTING NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS BENEFITING AIR QUALITY, WATER AND HABITAT RESTORATION. | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilSUPPORT THE MISSION OF PROGRAMS TO SAFEGUARD THE EARTH: ITS PEOPLE, ITS PLANTS AND ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL SYSTEMS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS. | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaSUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND WORK OF PPFA, PROVIDING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE AND SERVICES. | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Utah Open LandsSUPPORT THE MISSION TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT OPEN SPACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN UTAH'S NATURAL HERITAGE AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH ASSISTING PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND COMMUNITIES IN THE VOLUNTARY PRESERVATION OF THE AGRICULTURAL, SCENIC, RECREATIONAL, HISTORIC AND WILDLIFE VALUES OF OPEN LAND.SUPPORT THE MISSION TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT OPEN SPACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN UTAH'S NATURAL HERITAGE AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS T | Salt Lake City, UT | $5K | 2022 |
| Ocean ConservancySUPPORT THE WORK OF CREATING SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHY OCEAN AND THE WILDLIFE AND COMMUNITIES THAT DEPEND ON IT. | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| African Wildlife FederationSUPPORT THE MISSION OF ENSURING THE WILDLIFE AND WILDLANDS OF AFRICA WILL ENDURE FOREVER THROUGH INCREASED SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF AFRICA'S EXTRAORDINARY ECOSYSTEMS AND THE USE OF COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AND CONSERVATION ENTERPRISE TO DEMONSTRATE THAT WILDLIFE CAN BE CONSERVED WHILE PROPLE'S WELL BEING IS ALSO IMPROVED. | Washington, DC | $4K | 2022 |
| MadreSUPPORT THE MISSION TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S HUMAN RIGHTS , WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY-BASED WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA OF ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Big Life FoundationSUPPORT BIG LIFE'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND SUSTAIN THE WILDLIFE AND HABITATS OF THE MORE THAN 1.6 MILLION ACRES IN THE GREATER AMBOSELI ECOSYSTEM, INCLUDING ONE OF THE LARGEST POPULATIONS OF ELEPHANTS REMAINING IN EAST AFRICA. | Ridgefield, WA | $4K | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservation NetworkSUPPORT WORK TO SAVE ELEPHANTS. THE ELEPHANT CRISIS FUNDA JOINT INITIATIVE OF SAVE THE ELEPHANTS AND THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORKEXISTS TO FUEL THIS COALITION, ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION, AND DELIVER RAPID IMPACT ON THE GROUND. THE ELEPHANT CRISIS FUND HAS BUT ONE GOAL: TO END THE IVORY CRISIS. THE ELEPHANT POACHING CRISIS IS NOW TOO LARGE FOR ANY ONE ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT TO SOLVE AND REQUIRES A COALITION THAT CAN TACKLE POACHING, IVORY TRAFFICKING AND IVORY DEMAND. THE ROLE OF THE ECF I | San Francisco, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Green AmericaTO SUPPORT THE CLIMATE CHANGE MISSION TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS THROUGH CORPORATE CLEAN ENERGY CAMPAIGNS. | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| The Road HomeSUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ROAD HOME OF HELPING PEOPLE STEP OUT OF HOMELESSNESS AND BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. | Salt Lake City, UT | $3K | 2022 |
| Sageland Collaborative (Wild Utah Project)SUPPORT FOR THE MISSION TO PROVIDE SCIENCE-BASED STRATEGIES FOR WILDLIFE AND LAND CONSERVATION BY PROVIDING CONSERVATION SCIENCE RESEARCH AND MAPPING SERVICES WITH THE AIM OF IMPROVING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT MANAGEMENT IN UTAH. | Salt Lake City, UT | $3K | 2022 |
| Wildlife Rehabilitaion Center Of Northern UtahSUPPORT THE MISSION: "THROUGH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION WE WILL EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATION AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF WILDLIFE AND HABITAT." | Far West, UT | $2K | 2022 |
| Save Our CanyonsSUPPORT THE EFFORT TO PRESERVE ALL OF THE UNTOUCHED NATURAL AREAS OF THE CENTRAL WASATCH FOR THE SAKE OF WILDLIFE, WATERSHED, AND FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE RESIDENTS IN THE VALLEY BELOW. | Cottonwood Heights, UT | $2K | 2022 |
| Utah Food BankSUPPORT UTAH FOOD BANK, WHICH HAS OPERATED UNDER VARIOUS NAMES BUT HAS ALWAYS REMAINED TRUE TO OUR MISSION OF FIGHTING HUNGER STATEWIDE. 410,000 UTAHNS, WHICH EQUATES TO 1 IN 8 INDIVIDUALS, ARE AT RISK OF MISSING A MEAL TODAY. | Salt Lake City, UT | $2K | 2022 |
| Hawkwatch InternationalSUPPORT THE VISION OF CONTRIBUTING TO A GREATER PUBLIC AWARENESS OF HUMANITY'S PLACE IN NATURE AND OF ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO THE REST OF LIFE BY FOCUSING ON RAPTORS AS INDICATORS OF ECOSYSTEM HEALTH, BY SCIENTIFICALLY MONITORING LONG-TERM TRENDS IN THEIR POPULATIONS AND BY WORKING TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION ACTIONS BASED ON SOUND SCIENCE. | Salt Lake City, UT | $2K | 2022 |
| Fourth Street ClinicSUPPORT THE MISSION TO HELP HOMELESS UTAHNS IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | Salt Lake City, UT | $2K | 2022 |
| Elephant Family Usa IncSUPPORT PROTECTING ASIAN ELEPHANTS AND THEIR HABITAT "WE ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING LANDSCAPES THAT SUPPORT HUMAN-WILDLIFE COEXIXTENCE." | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Wilflife Rehabilitaion Center Of Northern UtahSUPPORT THE MISSION: "THROUGH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION WE WILL EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE IN EDUCATION AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF WILDLIFE AND HABITAT." | Far West, UT | $2K | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of The Rockies (Co)SUPPORT FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES (CO) IDENTIFY AREAS WHERE MORE FOOD ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED AND DISTRIBUTE FRESH AND DURABLE FOOD ITEMS AND NECESSITIES DIRECTLY TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ONSITE, VOLUNTEER-STAFFED EVENTS. | Denver, CO | $2K | 2021 |
| Forgotten Harvest (Detroit Mi)SUPPORT FORGOTTEN HARVEST, WHICH IS DEDICATED TO RELIEVING HUNGER IN METRO DETROIT AND PREVENTING NUTRITIOUS FOOD WASTE. BY DONATING TO FORGOTTEN HARVEST TODAY, YOU CAN HELP US FEED THE HUNGRY IN METRO DETROIT. | Oak Park, MI | $2K | 2021 |
| Tracy AviarySUPPORT TRACY AVIARY, WHICH INSPIRES CURIOSITY AND CARING FOR BIRDS AND NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. | Salt Lake City, UT | $1K | 2021 |
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