Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family
Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $238K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $31K.
Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family at a glance
In short: Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $237,768
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Virginia ($30K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family gives
- Giving grew 150% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 221% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Indian Springs School Pelham, AL | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $237,768 | $34,503 | $53,213 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,000 | $31,290 | $22,606 |
| 2023 | $256,478 | $89,341 | $53,207 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,000 | $52,030 | $18,790 |
| 2022 | $345,158 | $6,922 | $30,363 | $25,000 | 2 | $25,000 | $3,956 | $20,085 |
| 2021 | $368,599 | $148,187 | $22,833 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $95,850 | $18,666 |
| 2020 | $243,244 | $15,578 | $11,486 | $8,750 | 2 | — | $12,842 | $15,005 |
| 2018 | $238,534 | $29,441 | $2,724 | — | — | — | $27,873 | $12,552 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family is led by B Hanson Slaughter, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
B Hanson Slaughter
President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Diana R Slaughter
Vice President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Melissa C Slaughter
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family
How much does Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family give each year?
Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
How large is Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family?
Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family reported $238K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family operate?
Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family has awarded grants in Alabama, New Jersey, Virginia.
What is Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family's EIN?
Melissa Clark & Hanson Slaughter Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3722008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 10, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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