Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist
Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3K.
Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist at a glance
In short: Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist gave $3K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $712.5), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,850
- +14.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $713
- -14.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $875
- Primary geography
- Illinois (96% 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 Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand ($1K). Together the top 4 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist gives
- Giving grew 280% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $750 (2019) to $3K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand Chicago, IL | General Funds | $1,000 |
| Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation Rosemont, IL | General Funds | $1,000 |
| American Orthopaedic Association Rosemont, IL | General Funds | $750 |
| Scleroderma Research Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Funds | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $2,850 | $2,850 | 4 | $3,600 | — | — |
| 2021 | $3,719 | $2 | $2,515 | $2,500 | 3 | $2,500 | $2 | $183 |
| 2020 | $6,233 | $11 | $1,250 | $1,250 | 3 | — | $11 | $337 |
| 2019 | $7,473 | $25 | $751 | $750 | 2 | — | $24 | $386 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist is led by Charles P. Melone Jr., Director on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Charles P. Melone Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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 Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist
How much does Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist give each year?
Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist gave $3K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $3K across 3 grants.
What is Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist's typical grant size?
Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist's median grant in 2022 was $875, and its average grant was $713, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist give grants?
Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist gives mostly in Illinois: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rosemont, IL (2 grants).
Does Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist's EIN?
Melone Foundation for Orthopedic Research of the Hand and Wrist's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3595667. 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 July 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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