Private Foundation · MA · Private Grantmaking Foundations
Melvina Foundation
Arlington, MA · EIN 237001774 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$6.5M
Total Giving
$4.5M
Grants on File
4
Average Grant
$1.1M
Giving Radius
Where Melvina Foundation Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
No application guidelines on file — check the foundation's website directly.
On Unsolicited Proposals no
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington, MA | $1.1M | 2020 |
| Arlington, MA | $1.6M | 2021 |
| Arlington, MA | $743K | 2023 |
| Arlington, MA | $951K | 2022 |
4 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8.5M | $548K | $311K | $796K |
| 2022 | $9.0M | $535K | $1.2M | $996K |
| 2021 | $8.8M | $621K | $1.1M | $1.7M |
| 2020 | $9.2M | $582K | $1.1M | $1.2M |
| 2019 | $9.3M | $602K | $878K | $1.1M |
| 2015 | $9.8M | $582K | $386K | $402K |
| 2014 | $9.8M | $582K | $571K | $1.3M |
| 2013 | $10.6M | $568K | $548K | $440K |
| 2012 | $10.5M | $544K | $665K | $832K |
| 2011 | $10.6M | $398K | $4.7M | $368K |
Section VII
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