Melba C Wynne Foundation
Melba C Wynne Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $588K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $74K.
Melba C Wynne Foundation at a glance
In short: Melba C Wynne Foundation gave $33K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $33,414
- +27.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,138
- +27.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $11,138
- Total assets
- $587,652
- +9.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Melba C Wynne Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Foundation Fighting Blindness ($11K). Together the top 3 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Melba C Wynne Foundation gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 119% 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
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $33K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Fighting Blindness Houston, TX | Unrestricted General | $11,138 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind Houston, TX | Unrestricted General | $11,138 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted General | $11,138 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $587,652 | $81,304 | $45,514 | $33,414 | 3 | $37,617 | $74,101 | $31,733 |
| 2025 | $536,895 | $50,420 | $37,388 | $26,214 | 3 | $30,233 | $43,021 | $30,485 |
| 2024 | $522,666 | $17,577 | $30,674 | $20,781 | 3 | $24,436 | $9,765 | $27,851 |
| 2023 | $535,687 | $-11,174 | $39,188 | $26,898 | 3 | $30,565 | $4,536 | $27,522 |
| 2022 | $585,127 | $116,365 | $44,402 | $32,442 | 3 | $36,714 | $108,582 | $31,772 |
| 2021 | $560,465 | $37,186 | $29,526 | $18,948 | 3 | — | $31,064 | $28,058 |
| 2020 | $507,039 | $37,033 | $32,283 | $22,953 | 3 | — | $32,584 | $26,500 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melba C Wynne Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Melba C Wynne Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$9K (2022) → $9K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $9K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Melba C Wynne Foundation
How much does Melba C Wynne Foundation give each year?
Melba C Wynne Foundation gave $33K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $26K across 3 grants.
What is Melba C Wynne Foundation's typical grant size?
Melba C Wynne Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $11,138, and its average grant was $11,138, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Melba C Wynne Foundation give grants?
Melba C Wynne Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Melba C Wynne Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Melba C Wynne Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Melba C Wynne Foundation?
Melba C Wynne Foundation reported $588K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Melba C Wynne Foundation's EIN?
Melba C Wynne Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0281311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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