AI Summary
The MELVA LONG TRUST is a 4947(a)(1) foundation that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the trust distributed a total of $1.4 million across 13 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC
Memphis, TN
$506.2K
15%

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
Washington, DC
$456.8K
13%

UNITY SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY
UNITY VILLAGE, MO
$171.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$42.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$59K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MELVA LONG TRUST?
No. MELVA LONG TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MELVA LONG TRUST give?
MELVA LONG TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Tennessee, and New York. 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 MELVA LONG TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MELVA LONG TRUST fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $43 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MELVA LONG TRUST make each year?
In 2024, MELVA LONG TRUST awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MELVA LONG TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, MELVA LONG TRUST awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, and UNITY SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MELVA LONG TRUST?
MELVA LONG TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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