Melanies Mission Inc
Melanies Mission Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Palm City, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $503K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $70K.
Melanies Mission Inc at a glance
In short: Melanies Mission Inc gave $26K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,275
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $5,255
- Median grant
- $4,400
- Total assets
- $502,802
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Melanies Mission Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Give Hope Cat Rescue Inc ($8K). Together the top 5 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Melanies Mission Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of 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
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Give Hope Cat Rescue Inc Boca Raton, FL | Animal Care | $7,800 |
| Caring Fields Felines Palm City, FL | Animal Care | $6,275 |
| Naias Pet Rescue West Palm Beach, FL | Animal Care | $4,400 |
| Homeward Bound Animal Rescue Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | Animal Care | $3,900 |
| Helping Paws 22 Inc Cape Coral, FL | Animal Care | $3,900 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $502,802 | $83,420 | $86,518 | $26,275 | 5 | $26,275 | $70,116 | $24,249 |
| 2023 | $521,507 | $529,353 | $20,826 | — | — | — | $2,869 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melanies Mission Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Melanies Mission Inc's only listed officer is Raymond Filorimo, Officer on the 2024 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond Filorimo
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ray Filorimo (2023) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Melanies Mission Inc
How much does Melanies Mission Inc give each year?
Melanies Mission Inc gave $26K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Melanies Mission Inc's typical grant size?
Melanies Mission Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,400, and its average grant was $5,255, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Melanies Mission Inc give grants?
Melanies Mission Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Melanies Mission Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Melanies Mission Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Care" (5 grants).
Who are Melanies Mission Inc's largest grantees?
Melanies Mission Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Give Hope Cat Rescue Inc ($7,800), Caring Fields Felines ($6,275) and Naias Pet Rescue ($4,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Melanies Mission Inc?
Melanies Mission Inc reported $503K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Melanies Mission Inc?
Melanies Mission Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Palm City, FL. It holds $503K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Melanies Mission Inc's EIN?
Melanies Mission Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3173548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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