Melancon Family Foundation
Melancon Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cut Off, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $661 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $3.
Melancon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Melancon Family Foundation gave $16K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,000
- -68.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -68.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,286
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $661
- -82.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Melancon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Legion Delvin Adams Post 315 ($5K). Together the top 7 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Melancon Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 525% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $51K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Delvin Adams Post 315 Galliano, LA | To Support Civic Activities | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Technical Community College Ruston, LA | To Support Educational Activities | $3,500 |
| Human Life International Front Royal, VA | To Support Civic Activities | $3,000 |
| Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | To Support Educational Activities | $2,500 |
| Grand Isle Fire Department Grand Isle, LA | To Support Civic Activities | $1,000 |
| Bless Your Heart Larose, LA | To Support Civic Activities | $500 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Schriever, LA | To Support Educational Activities | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $661 | $13,503 | $16,710 | $16,000 | 7 | $16,000 | $3 |
| 2024 | $3,868 | $5,134 | $51,537 | $51,017 | 22 | $51,017 | $134 |
| 2023 | $50,271 | $100,000 | $51,043 | $50,500 | 14 | $50,500 | — |
| 2022 | $1,314 | $3,000 | $3,170 | $2,560 | 2 | $2,560 | — |
| 2021 | $1,484 | $1,000 | $120 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $604 | $6,501 | $8,559 | $8,500 | 2 | — | $1 |
| 2019 | $2,662 | $25,015 | $25,001 | $24,500 | 5 | — | $15 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Melancon Family Foundation is led by Annie V. Melancon, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Annie V. Melancon
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lauren M. Guidry
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Johnette M. Melancon
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael A. Melancon
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michelle E. Christen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vanessa M. Pierce
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lauren M. Cheramie (2019–2020) — Executive Director
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 Melancon Family Foundation
How much does Melancon Family Foundation give each year?
Melancon Family Foundation gave $16K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 22 grants.
What is Melancon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Melancon Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Melancon Family Foundation give grants?
Melancon Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (19%).
Does Melancon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Melancon Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Civic Activities" (4 grants) and "To Support Educational Activities" (3 grants).
Who are Melancon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Melancon Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Legion Delvin Adams Post 315 ($5,000), Louisiana Technical Community College ($3,500) and Human Life International ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Melancon Family Foundation?
Melancon Family Foundation reported $661 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What is Melancon Family Foundation's EIN?
Melancon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4023745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
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