Melva Long Trust
Melva Long Trust is a private foundation located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The trust distributes grants to charitable organizations, with a demonstrated history of supporting nonprofits across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
-29.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+18.6% YoY
Grant Count
13
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$108K
+18.6% YoY
Grantmaking
Melva Long Trust has made grants to organizations including St. Louis Peregrine Society, which received $58,976 in general support funding during the 2023-12 tax period.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust has funded organizations beyond its home state of Florida, including nonprofits in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
According to available data, Melva Long Trust has reported total giving of approximately $1.4 million. The trust is listed among the top 26 foundations in St. Petersburg with significant philanthropic activity in the region.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,665,453 | $3,797,210 | $4,298,555 |
| Revenue | $325,651 | $730,057 | $5,337,505 |
| Expenses | $1,457,410 | $1,233,924 | $860,677 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,413,847 | $1,192,996 | $855,674 |
| Net Investment Income | $236,835 | $161,336 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $195,967 | $219,056 | $248,820 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND JAMES TRUST N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $51,144 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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