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Melzer Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PALM DESERT, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is William C Melzer. It holds total assets of $30K. Annual income is reported at $14K. Total assets have decreased from $96K in 2011 to $34K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Connecticut. According to available records, Melzer Family Foundation Inc. has made 12 grants totaling $41K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $6K and $19K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $19K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $9K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Connecticut. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 3 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.
Melzer Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CT.
Melzer Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $41K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $9K.
Melzer Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Melzer Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PALM DESERT, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William C Melzer | MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane S Melzer | MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$7K
Total Assets
$34K
Fair Market Value
$187K
Net Worth
$34K
Grants Paid
$6K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$9K
Distribution Amount
$9K
Total: $28K
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$41K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret'S Episcopal ChurchFOR OPERATIONS | Palm Desert, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Palm Springs Friends Of PhilharmonicFOR OPERATIONS | Palm Desert, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lakeview Cemetery FoundationFOR OPERATIONS | Bridgeport, CT | $500 | 2022 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA