Carl and Enga Melby Charitable
Carl and Enga Melby Charitable is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Frederick, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $979 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $844.
Carl and Enga Melby Charitable at a glance
In short: Carl and Enga Melby Charitable gave $844 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $844). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $844
- -88.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $844
- -76.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $844
- Total assets
- $979
- +84.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Carl and Enga Melby Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nursing and Midwifery Development Center ($844).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Carl and Enga Melby Charitable gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $844 (2024) to $7K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $844.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Midwifery Development Center | For Nursing and Midwifery Program | $844 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $979 | $78,099 | $77,652 | $844 | 1 | $28,460 | $203 |
| 2023 | $532 | $48,091 | $36,707 | $7,074 | 2 | $27,810 | $39 |
| 2022 | $892 | $7,670 | $18,046 | $1,108 | 4 | $1,108 | $95 |
| 2021 | $5,744 | $19,920 | $20,616 | — | — | $8,971 | $44 |
| 2020 | $653 | $13,781 | $14,517 | $1,050 | 2 | — | $42 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl and Enga Melby Charitable reported a distributable amount of $203 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Carl and Enga Melby Charitable is led by Carolyn S. Melby, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn S. Melby
President
President → President & Treasurer, 2021
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harris Melby
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hyrum Mohammad Hassan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Melby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Melby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Melby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Melby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Melby
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colette Melby
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Melby
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
Vice President & Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jessica Melby (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Muhmmad Hassan (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Carl and Enga Melby Charitable
How much does Carl and Enga Melby Charitable give each year?
Carl and Enga Melby Charitable gave $844 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 2 grants.
How large is Carl and Enga Melby Charitable?
Carl and Enga Melby Charitable reported $979 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $203 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Carl and Enga Melby Charitable?
Carl and Enga Melby Charitable is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Frederick, MD. It holds $979 in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Carl and Enga Melby Charitable operate?
Carl and Enga Melby Charitable has awarded grants in California, Florida, Maryland, Utah.
What is Carl and Enga Melby Charitable's EIN?
Carl and Enga Melby Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1640219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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