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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Meelia Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $309.5K across 57 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$309.5K
2024
Grantees funded
57
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
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Richard J Meelia
Board Member
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Richard Meelia Trustee
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MEELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE MEELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MEELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE MEELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE MEELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MEELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MEELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MEELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $310 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MEELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MEELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, SAINT ANSELM COLLEGE, and NOTRE DAME CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MEELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE MEELIA FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.