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Richard And Martha Melman Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Charles L Haskell. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have grown from $66K in 2011 to $2.6M in 2023. 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Richard And Martha Melman Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $525K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $224K in 2022 to $302K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $100K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$350K
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.
Richard And Martha Melman Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, DC.
Richard And Martha Melman Foundation has distributed a total of $525K across 33 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $100K.
Richard And Martha Melman Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Richard And Martha Melman Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Melman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha Melman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rj Melman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$327K
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
$302K
Contributions
$4K
Net Investment Income
$1.4M
Distribution Amount
$134K
Total: $2.6M
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$525K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial FoundationCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family ServicesCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $55K | 2023 |
| Am YisraelCHARITABLE | Northfield, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Navy PierCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Rush University CenterCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Illinois Holocaust MuseumCHARITABLE | Skokie, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Hippocratic Cancer ResearchCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Chicago Public Library FoundationCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial MuseumCHARITABLE | Highland Park, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Digestive Health FoundationCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls ClubsCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| 100 Club Of IllinoisCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Northwestern University Harvey Institute For Global HealthCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| GlenkirkCHARITABLE | Northbrook, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Metropolital Family ServicesCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $59K | 2022 |
| Northshore FoundationCHARITABLE | Evanston, IL | $50K | 2022 |
| College PossibleCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| American Committee For Weizmann Institute Of ScienceCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen IncCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Cubs CharitiesCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Of IlCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Better Government AssociationCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Cancer Wellness CenterCHARITABLE | Northbrook, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Contemporary ArtCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| The Joffrey BalletCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |