Julia G Melson Charitable
Julia G Melson Charitable is a private foundation based in Mobile, Alabama. Its 2025 filing reports grants to 14 organizations, all in Alabama, including a university, churches, social-service organizations, educational institutions, and cultural organizations.
Julia G Melson Charitable at a glance
In short: Julia G Melson Charitable gave $114K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Alabama. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,000
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,143
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,700
- Total assets
- $1,749,787
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Julia G Melson Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2527, Mobile, AL 36652
Phone: (251) 690-1337
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Julia G Melson Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Alabama ($17K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Julia G Melson Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2023) to $125K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship Fund - School of Commerce | $17,100 |
| Corner Presbyterian Church Selma, AL | General Support | $11,400 |
| Presbyterian Home for Children Talladega, AL | General Support | $11,400 |
| Public Library Selma and Dallas County Selma, AL | General Support | $11,400 |
| West Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center Selma, AL | General Support | $11,400 |
| Alabama Sheriff Youth Ranches Inc Montgomery, AL | General Support | $5,700 |
| Board of Education City of Selma Selma, AL | General Support | $5,700 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Selma District Selma, AL | General Support | $5,700 |
| George C Wallace Community College Selma, AL | General Support | $5,700 |
| Old Depot Museum Selma, AL | General Support | $5,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,749,787 | $145,428 | $145,217 | $114,000 | 14 | $116,100 | $118,743 | $115,371 |
| 2024 | $1,749,539 | $140,601 | $138,571 | $110,000 | 14 | $111,912 | $114,505 | $112,141 |
| 2023 | $1,747,399 | $77,701 | $131,241 | $105,000 | 14 | $106,988 | $52,050 | $105,099 |
| 2022 | $1,801,093 | $88,565 | $142,518 | $110,000 | 14 | $111,875 | $63,423 | $110,419 |
| 2021 | $1,853,954 | $256,641 | $155,478 | $125,000 | 14 | $126,800 | $228,854 | $122,816 |
| 2020 | $1,753,662 | $87,602 | $137,990 | $110,000 | 14 | — | $61,192 | $114,025 |
| 2019 | $1,803,848 | $108,025 | $137,963 | $110,000 | 14 | — | $82,017 | $112,359 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julia G Melson Charitable reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of Alabama organizations. Among the grantees, Presbyterian Home for Children describes itself as “a faith-based beacon of hope transforming the lives of children, young adults and families.” The Montgomery YMCA describes its work as providing programs and services that develop “spirit, mind, and body” and serving people of all backgrounds.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $114,000 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $5,700 to $17,100, with a median grant of $5,700. The largest listed awards were $17,100 to the University of Alabama for a School of Commerce scholarship fund and $11,400 each to Corner Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Home for Children, Public Library Selma and Dallas County, and West Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center. Other listed recipients received grants of $5,700 or $11,400 for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carolyn Cox, Richard P Morthland, and Karla Conway as co-trustees.
Julia G Melson Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn Cox
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla Conway
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard P. Morthland
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Julia G Melson Charitable
How much does Julia G Melson Charitable give each year?
Julia G Melson Charitable gave $114K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 14 grants.
What is Julia G Melson Charitable's typical grant size?
Julia G Melson Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $5,700, and its average grant was $8,143, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Julia G Melson Charitable give grants?
Julia G Melson Charitable gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Selma, AL (11 grants).
Does Julia G Melson Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Julia G Melson Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Julia G Melson Charitable's largest grantees?
Julia G Melson Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include University of Alabama ($17,100), Corner Presbyterian Church ($11,400) and Presbyterian Home for Children ($11,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Julia G Melson Charitable?
Julia G Melson Charitable reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Julia G Melson Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of Alabama organizations. Among the grantees, Presbyterian Home for Children describes itself as “a faith-based beacon of hope transforming the lives of children, young adults and families.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Julia G Melson Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Julia G Melson Charitable's EIN?
Julia G Melson Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6724118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Julia G Melson Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Julia G Melson Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/julia-g-melson-charitable-morg_bdb474fd8482454083e104c2444dc618
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