Meld Center Inc
Meld Center Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Stoneham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $68K.
Meld Center Inc at a glance
In short: Meld Center Inc gave $68K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $17K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $67,500
- +350.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $16,875
- +12.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $8,250
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Meld Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Boys Club of Stoneham ($50K). Together the top 4 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Meld Center Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2019 to 2022 (+14%). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $68K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Club of Stoneham Stoneham, MA | Arts Programming and Education | $50,000 |
| Greater Boston Stage CO Stoneham, MA | Theatre Program | $15,000 |
| SBCEF Stoneham, MA | Theatre Production | $1,500 |
| Stoneham Community Development Soneham, MA | Silent Movie | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Meld Center Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $17,127 | $74,400 | $67,500 | 4 | $67,500 | — | — |
| 2021 | $542,910 | $19,542 | $18,382 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $19,542 | $4,211 |
| 2020 | $541,750 | $17,674 | $51,898 | $46,698 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $575,974 | $23,951 | $65,889 | $59,350 | 6 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meld Center Inc is led by Doreen Moore, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Doreen Moore
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Beverly Mattatall
Secretary
Clerk → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: David Gardner (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Diane Fraser (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Helen Baylies (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Joan Gardner (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Julie Williams (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sue Larson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Leslie McGovern (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Meld Center Inc
How much does Meld Center Inc give each year?
Meld Center Inc gave $68K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
What is Meld Center Inc's typical grant size?
Meld Center Inc's median grant in 2022 was $8,250, and its average grant was $16,875, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Meld Center Inc give grants?
Meld Center Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stoneham, MA (3 grants).
Does Meld Center Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Meld Center Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What is Meld Center Inc?
Meld Center Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Stoneham, MA.
What is Meld Center Inc's EIN?
Meld Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2553273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Meld Center Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Meld Center Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation
Boston, MA
The Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation supports nonprofits serving communities in need, with interests in education for underserved students, violence prevention for vulnerable youth, and health and safety advocacy for at-risk populations. Its recent filings show two grants a year totaling about $826,000–$990,000, though the recipients were in South Carolina; its stated community-support region includes Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$534K
Grants
2
Total Given
$990K
Dante Dieso Foundation Trust
Melrose, MA
Assets
$4.5M
Grants
6
Total Given
$18K
Stoneham Charitable Foundation Inc
Stoneham, MA
The foundation supports qualified charities working in affordable housing, community services, economic development, community revitalization, and public services in underserved communities, with a focus on the community served by Stoneham Bank; its reported grants all went to Massachusetts organizations. Recent grants ranged from $150 to $31,250, with a median of $2,250. It considers funding requests and provides a request form; awards are made case by case based on need and available funds.
Assets
$38K
Grants
14
Total Given
$119K
Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation
Melrose, MA
Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation supports organizations working in areas such as food access, housing, arts and culture, and family and community services, primarily in Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $27,000, with a median of $2,500. The 2024 filing instructs applicants to contact the foundation and consult its application checklist, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
26
Total Given
$145K
Gravestar Foundation
Cambridge, MA
Gravestar Foundation funds organizations working in areas including food and nutrition, health, foster care, education, theatre, and coastal conservation, primarily in Massachusetts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts unsolicited requests, with no stated deadline.
Assets
$2.6M
Grants
27
Total Given
$148K
RCB Charitable Foundation Inc
Reading, MA
The foundation supports Massachusetts nonprofits and public schools serving its greater market area, including communities from Andover to Lynn, with grants for workforce development, health and human services, housing, education, community development, the environment, and the arts. Guidelines allow grants up to $10,000; recent awards ranged from $200 to $7,500, with a median of $1,000. It provides application instructions, so unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
45
Total Given
$67K
More similar funders
More Funders in Massachusetts
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Meld Center Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Meld Center Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?