Melissa Fund Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker SCOTTSDALE, AZ EIN: 54-2091457

Melissa Fund Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $2K.

Key facts about Melissa Fund Inc

EIN: 54-2091457
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2020
Annual giving (2020): $51,404
Grants made (2020): 1
Average grant: $51,404
Median grant: $51,404
Primary geography: Montana (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated April 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$51K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$51K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melissa Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Melissa Fund Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Education

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Montana $51K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2020 grant dollars.

States

Montana

Cities

Bozeman

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2020
Total Assets	—
Revenue	$1,670
Expenses	$53,415
Qualifying Distributions	—
Net Investment Income	$1,670
Distributable Amount	$2,381

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2020

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest recipients include Bear Trust International ($51,404).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BEAR TRUST INTERNATIONAL BOZEMAN, MT	CONTRIBUTION	$51,404

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2020 IRS filing

From 2020 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MELISSA SMID	PRES/DIR	1	—
A C SMID	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
CHRISTINE KUYKENDALL	SEC/TR/DIR	1	—
TOM TUTTLE	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melissa Fund Inc?

Melissa Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.

Where does Melissa Fund Inc operate?

Melissa Fund Inc has awarded grants in Montana.

What size grants does Melissa Fund Inc award?

In 2020, Melissa Fund Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $51K — an average of about $51K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Melissa Fund Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Melissa Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.