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Stella And James Melillo Foundation is a private corporation based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is James J Melillo. It holds total assets of $290K. Annual income is reported at $182K. Total assets have decreased from $344K in 2011 to $270K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including California, New York, Oregon. According to available records, Stella And James Melillo Foundation has made 40 grants totaling $310K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $58K and $116K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $116K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Washington, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$25K
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.
Stella And James Melillo Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, WA.
Stella And James Melillo Foundation has distributed a total of $310K across 40 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
Stella And James Melillo Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Stella And James Melillo Foundation is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Melillo | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$58K
Total Assets
$270K
Fair Market Value
$992K
Net Worth
$219K
Grants Paid
$58K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2K
Distribution Amount
$46K
Total: $266K
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$310K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Violence SolutionsCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Stesa Of Santa BarbaraCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $11K | 2023 |
| Childrens Creative ProjectCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Natural HistoryCHARITABLE | Montecito, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Santa Barbara Art MuseumCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Moxi MuseumCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Ymca MontecitoCHARITABLE | Montecito, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| StesaCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara ZooCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of ArtCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Network Christian MinistriesCHARITABLE | Lake Forest Park, WA | $2K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural HisCHARITABLE | Montecito, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Sarah Lawrence CollegeCHARITABLE | Bronxville, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| Rape Crisis Center Santa BarbaraCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $12K | 2021 |
| Magic WheelchairCHARITABLE | Wood Village, OR | $11K | 2021 |
| I-Park FoundationCHARITABLE/SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS | East Haddam, CT | $5K | 2021 |
| Domestic Violence Solutions Of Santa BarbaraCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Corazon Church VenturaRELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | Ventura, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Downtown Dog RescueCHARITABLE | Pasadena, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Friendship House LaCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Laika Vet Foundation IncCHARITABLE | Glassell, CA | $500 | 2021 |
| Braille InstituteCHARITABLE | Montecito, CA | $15K | 2020 |
| Notre Dame SchoolCHARITABLE | Notre Dame, IN | $10K | 2020 |
| Sanctuary CenterCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Girls IncCHARITABLE | Santa Barbara, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| St Vincent Meals On WheelsCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $4K | 2020 |
| Vanness HouseCHARITABLE | Hollywood, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| La AdoptCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| PolyfundCHARITABLE | Pasadena, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| At CenterCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Heifer InternationalCHARITABLE | Little Rock, AR | $1K | 2020 |