Melaleuca Foundation
The Melaleuca Foundation is a corporate foundation established in 2003 and based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It is a 501(c)(3) organization supported by Melaleuca Inc. The foundation focuses on philanthropic giving to nonprofit organizations across multiple cause areas, with particular emphasis on education, humanitarian aid, and community support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
-10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+80.3% YoY
Grant Count
17
-29.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$75K
+154.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melaleuca Foundation reported a distributable amount of $216K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with education and the Santa Lucia Children's Home in Quito, Ecuador. Its primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Humanitarian aid and disaster relief
- Feeding the hungry
- Rescue and relief efforts
- Honoring heroes
- Improving education
- Saving orphanages
- Human services
The foundation also donates significant amounts of Melaleuca products annually to charities and families across the country, including women's shelters, men's homes, veteran organizations, food pantries, and homeless shelters.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
(2023): $6,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Idaho, Florida, and Colorado. It also supports international work, particularly the Santa Lucia Children's Home in Quito, Ecuador. On the local level, the foundation assists churches, food pantries, and other charitable causes in the Idaho Falls community.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $4,333,205
- Total revenues: $848,413
- Total expenses: $1,338,561
- Total liabilities: $0
- Grants and contributions: $616,990
- Investment income and dividends: $231,423
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $4,823,353
- Total revenues: $990,679
- Total expenses: $742,581
- Grants and contributions: $774,709
- Investment income and dividends: $215,970
Giving Rate: Approximately 14.7% of assets (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,333,205 | $4,823,353 | $4,575,255 |
| Revenue | $848,413 | $990,679 | $824,074 |
| Expenses | $1,338,561 | $742,581 | $540,126 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,301,826 | $727,631 | $540,126 |
| Net Investment Income | $231,423 | $215,970 | $53,653 |
| Distributable Amount | $216,155 | $150,092 | $144,333 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Melaleuca Museum Foundation ($400,000), Mayo Clinic ($300,000), Orphanage Support Services ($180,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RED CROSS - BOISE BOISE, ID | GENERAL SUPPORT | $56,700 |
| BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY - IDAHO REXBURG, ID | TUITION | $17,668 |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BASKET IDAHO FALLS, ID | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,300 |
| FEEDING TAMPA BAY TAMPA, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| GOLDEN HAVVEST FOOD BANK AUGUSTA, GA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| HEART 2 HAND BINGHAM FOOD PANTRY SHELLEY, ID | GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,300 |
| IDAHO FALLS AUDITORIUM DISTRICT IDAHO FALLS, ID | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY POCATELLO, ID | TUITION | $8,000 |
| MANNA FOODBANK MILLS RIVER, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J ANDREW LAW | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| RICHARD DYER | TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Over the last three years, Melaleuca has paid $7.5 million to nonprofit organizations. The foundation has supported national organizations including the American Cancer Society, YMCA, American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America, United Way, Salvation Army, 4-H youth, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and Rotary International.
The foundation has made significant local impact, including a $51,500 donation to pay off the Community Food Basket warehouse. The foundation continues to work with the Santa Lucia Children's Home in Ecuador as a priority initiative.
Melaleuca makes donation of $51,500 to pay off Community Food Basket warehouseSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Melaleuca Foundation fund?
The foundation supports organizations involved with education and the Santa Lucia Children's Home in Quito, Ecuador. Its primary funding interests include: • Education • Humanitarian aid and disaster relief • Feeding the hungry • Rescue and relief efforts • Honoring heroes • Improving education • Saving orphanages • Human services The foundation also donates significant amounts of Melaleuca products annually to charities and families across the country, including women's shelters, men's homes, …
How do I apply for a grant from Melaleuca Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 19 grants in 2024 • Made 24 grants in 2023 • Total giving in 2024: $1,281,968 • Total giving in 2023: $711,163 • Typical award range: $1,000–$400,000 • Median grant size (2023): $6,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • The Melaleuca Museum Foundation: $400,000 • Mayo Clinic: $300,000 • Outward Bound: $110,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • Mayo Clinic: $300,000 • Bonneville Joint School District 93 Education Foundation: $12,000 • Brigham Young University-Id…
Where does Melaleuca Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Idaho, Florida, and Colorado. It also supports international work, particularly the Santa Lucia Children's Home in Quito, Ecuador. On the local level, the foundation assists churches, food pantries, and other charitable causes in the Idaho Falls community.
What size grants does Melaleuca Foundation award?
In 2024, Melaleuca Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $75K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Melaleuca Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Melaleuca Foundation reported a distributable amount of $216K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Melaleuca Foundation's EIN?
Melaleuca Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0513976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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