Melovee White Trust
Melovee White Trust was a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return and states that the Trust liquidated all its assets and distributed the cash to charitable organizations; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Melovee White Trust at a glance
In short: Melovee White Trust gave $926K across 15 grants in 2021 (avg $62K), mostly in Texas. 73% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $926,400
- +95.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $61,760
- +30.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $45,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (11 of 15, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (75% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Melovee White Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Trust stated in its final filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing also states that the Trust liquidated its assets and distributed the cash to charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1250 Ne Loop 410 Suite 315, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 471-9055
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Melovee White Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Congo Initiative USA Inc ($200K). Together the top 10 received $821K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 34 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 22% to recipients in North Carolina, and 3% to recipients in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Melovee White Trust open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 11 of 15 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $72K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 20% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $475K (2020) to $926K (2021). In 2021 it made 15 grants totaling $926K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congo Initiative USA Inc Cherryville, NC | Support the ci justice initiative, which is the law program at universite chretienne bilingue du congo | $200,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | Support of salsa (successfully aging and living in san antonio) | $190,000 |
| Alamo Heights United Methodist Church San Antonio, TX | Support of persons whose lives have been disrupted by natural disasters | $100,000 |
| HFCC Inc (Housing First Community Coalition) San Antonio, TX | Help with the salary and benefits for a new case manager who will outreach chronically homeless seniors and help them access housing | $56,400 |
| Blessed Sacrament Academy San Antonio, TX | New Roof for Child Development Center | $50,000 |
| Make Water 4 Africa San Antonio, TX | Purchase of haul truck and down payment on larger truck with mounted drill | $50,000 |
| Reaching Maximum Independence Inc San Antonio, TX | Support Reconstruction of Building | $50,000 |
| San Antonio Mennonite Church San Antonio, TX | Help create an app for prayers and spiritual healing that families can take with them when they move from the hospitality house | $45,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society San Antonio, TX | Support 2021 Campaign | $40,000 |
| Chosen Care Inc San Antonio, TX | Provide resources, counseling, therapeutic services for families in the child welfare system | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $512,325 | $997,529 | $926,400 | 15 | $984,792 | $29,492 | — |
| 2020 | $485,204 | $128,387 | $499,018 | $475,000 | 10 | — | $19,697 | $30,249 |
| 2019 | $855,835 | $36,642 | $872,907 | $815,000 | 9 | — | $22,859 | $51,167 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for services for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, disaster-affected people, children and families, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as health, food distribution, education, and building-related needs.
The grantee Congo Initiative USA describes its mission as promoting Christian higher education, leadership formation, and community transformation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Reaching Maximum Independence says it assists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their maximum level of independence. Chosen Care says its mission is to help children, youth, and families prevent and heal trauma from maltreatment through healthy relational connections.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the Trust reported 15 grants totaling $926,400. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $45,000. Notable grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Clarence V Bray as trustee.
Melovee White Trust is led by Clarence V. Bray, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Clarence V. Bray
Trustee
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $60K (2021)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alice Clare (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $60K, to Clarence V Bray (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Melovee White Trust
How much does Melovee White Trust give each year?
Melovee White Trust gave $926K across 15 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $475K across 10 grants.
What is Melovee White Trust's typical grant size?
Melovee White Trust's median grant in 2021 was $45,000, and its average grant was $61,760, across 15 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Melovee White Trust that year got $72K on average.
Where does Melovee White Trust give grants?
Melovee White Trust gives mostly in Texas: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (12 grants).
Does Melovee White Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Melovee White Trust's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Melovee White Trust's largest grantees?
Melovee White Trust's largest 2021 grantees include Congo Initiative USA Inc ($200,000), San Antonio Area Foundation ($190,000) and Alamo Heights United Methodist Church ($100,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Melovee White Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Melovee White Trust?
The Trust stated in its final filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Melovee White Trust's EIN?
Melovee White Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3245404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Melovee White Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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