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The Melissa Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $26,000 in grants to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
POTOMAC COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC
Potomac, MD
$145K
63%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MELISSA FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE MELISSA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MELISSA FOUNDATION INC give?
THE MELISSA FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland. 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 MELISSA FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MELISSA FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MELISSA FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE MELISSA FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $26 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MELISSA FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE MELISSA FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include POTOMAC COMMUNITY RESOURCES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MELISSA FOUNDATION INC?
THE MELISSA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.