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Melville Charitable Trust Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW HAVEN, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Stephen Melville. It holds total assets of $130.7M. Annual income is reported at $59.5M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2012 to $130.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 11 officers and trustees. The lyceum is a hub for educational programs and the exchange of ideas on housing, homelessness and community development, providing a home for nonprofits and meeting space for community members, policy makers, and organizations from throughout connecticut. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and District of Columbia. According to available records, Melville Charitable Trust Inc. has made 136 grants totaling $24.7M, with a median grant of $126K. The foundation has distributed between $11.8M and $12.9M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.2M, with an average award of $182K. The foundation has supported 85 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Connecticut, Missouri, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$142K
Largest Grant
$900K
Based on 62 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
The lyceum is a hub for educational programs and the exchange of ideas on housing, homelessness and community development, providing a home for nonprofits and meeting space for community members, policy makers, and organizations from throughout connecticut.
Expenses: $374K
Firebox is an award-winning farm to table restaurant that was created to bring jobs, economic investment, and opportunity to hartford's frog hollow neighborhood.
Expenses: $482K
New song supports the development of safe, adequate, affordable housing for low and moderate income families and persons that results in the creation of vibrant, healthy communities.
Expenses: $7K
The lyceum is a hub for educational programs and the exchange of ideas on housing, homelessness and community development, providing a home for nonprofits and meeting space for community members, policy makers, and organizations from throughout connecticut. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 136 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, CT, MO.
Melville Charitable Trust Inc. has distributed a total of $24.7M across 136 grants. The median grant size is $126K, with an average of $182K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $1.2M.
The application deadline is SEE FUNDING GUIDELINES AT HTTPS://MELVILLETRUST.ORG/WORK/INQUIRY. See funding guidelines at https://melvilletrust.org/work/inquiry.
Melville Charitable Trust Inc. is headquartered in NEW HAVEN, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Thomas | PRESIDENT | $292K | $56K | $348K |
| Kica Matos | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carla Javits | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Haggett | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jc David Hadden | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen Melville | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Biniam Gebre | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Dubois-Walton | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ruth Melville | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Leimaile Ho | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rolan Joni Young | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$130.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$116.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
136
Total Giving
$24.7M
Average Grant
$182K
Median Grant
$126K
Unique Recipients
85
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community SolutionsA TWO-YEAR GENERAL OPERATING GRANT OF $500,000 ($250,000 PER YEAR) TO FUND THE CREATION OF THE COMMUNITY RACE EQUITY PORTFOLIO WITHIN THE BUILT FOR ZERO TEAM, A MANAGEMENT-LEVEL SUB-TEAM WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR DRIVING COORDINATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACROSS COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS BUILT FOR ZERO SITES. | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Partnership For Strong CommunitiesGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Hartford, CT | $900K | 2023 |
| Urban InstitutePERC PROJECT MANAGEMENT | Washington, DC | $600K | 2023 |
| Forge City WorksGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Hartford, CT | $550K | 2023 |
| Funders For Housing And OpportunitySUPPORT EFFORTS FOR FUNDERS FOR HOUSING & OPPORTUNITY | Washington, DC | $500K | 2023 |
| Amalgmated FoundationPERC PROJECT MANAGEMENT | Rockville, MD | $500K | 2023 |
| Urban Strategies IncPERC PROJECT MANAGEMENT | St Louis, MO | $396K | 2023 |
| National Alliance To End HomelessnessBUILD STRONGER SUPPORT FOR ENDING HOMELESSNESS IN US | Washington, DC | $360K | 2023 |
| Funders Together To End HomelessnessGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Boston, MA | $300K | 2023 |
| Grounded Solutions NetworkSUPPORT 3 CITIES | Oakland, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Economic Hardship Reporting ProjectGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Center On Budget Policy And PrioritiesGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| Center For Community ProgressCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR LIBERATION | Flint, MI | $300K | 2023 |
| Living CitiesGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| National Low Income Housing CoalitionGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Center For Budget Policies And PrioritiesFRAMEWORK FOR EQUITABLE HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Housing Narrative LabSHIFT PUBLICS BELIEF ON WHO BECOMES HOMELESS | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| National Fair Housing AllianceA TWO-YEAR GENERAL OPERATING GRANT OF $500,000 ($250,000 PER YEAR) FOR NFHA TO WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO DISMANTLE EXISTING POLICIES AND SYSTEMS THAT PERPETUATE DISCRIMINATION AND HOUSING INEQUALITY AS WELL AS DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES THAT PROMOTE EQUITABLE HOUSING OUTCOMES PARTICULARLY FOR BIPOC COMMUNITIES. | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| National Public RadioHOMELESSNESS PROGRAMMING | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Tsne MissionworksGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Boston, MA | $250K | 2023 |
| National Housing TrustGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Boston, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Amalgamated FoundationGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Rockville, MD | $200K | 2023 |
| National League Of CitiesGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Hartford Foundation For Public GivingCOMMUNITY LED PROGRAN DESIGN TO UNDERSTAND GBI | Hartford, CT | $200K | 2023 |
| Association For Black Foundation ExecutivesGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | New York, NY | $175K | 2023 |
| Private Equity Stakeholder ProjectPROJECT GRANT | Chicago, IL | $150K | 2023 |
| Fair Share HousingFSH WORK WITH HUD | Mt Laurel Township, NJ | $150K | 2023 |
| Earn Inc (Dba Saverlife)APPLIED RESEARCH INITIATIVE - HOUSING INSTABILITY | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Trust NeighborhoodsGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Kansas City, MO | $150K | 2023 |
| National Coalition For The HomelessGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Beyond The Bridge (Mass Housing & Shelter Alliance)A ONE-YEAR GENERAL OPERATING GRANT OF $300,000 TO SUPPORT BEYOND THE BRIDGE, A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE ROOT CAUSES OF AND SOLUTIONS TO HOMELESSNESS. | Boston, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Voices For ChildrenGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | New Haven, CT | $125K | 2023 |
| Bipartisan Policy CenterMEET THE MOMENT GRANT YEAR 3 | Washington, DC | $125K | 2023 |
| Alliance Of Black Led CdfisGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Orlando, FL | $100K | 2023 |
| Youth Action Hub (Institute For Community Research)TO BUILD AND SHIFT POWER OF EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME BIPOC AND LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH LIVED EXPERTISE BY SUPPORTING A RESEARCH AND POLICY ADVOCACY NETWORK. | Hartford, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Jackson, MS | $100K | 2023 |
| Fjcchapin HallMEET THE MOMENT GRANT YEAR 3 | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Point Source YouthNYC DIRECT CASH TRANSFER PROGRAM | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Center For Leadership And JusticeRESIDENT ENGAGEMENT RE HOUSING ISSUES | Hartford, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Up For GrowthGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Washington, DC | $80K | 2023 |
| Center For Children'S AdvocacySYSTEMIC REFORM FOR YOUTH HOUSING | Hartford, CT | $80K | 2023 |