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The Melkus Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $7.3 million across 89 grantees, with a significant focus on Tennessee, New York, and Florida. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC
$3.3M
14%
CITY HARVEST INC
$1.8M
8%
COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$1.3M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
75
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$37K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, New York, and Florida. 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 MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $7.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC, CITY HARVEST INC, and COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE MELKUS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.