Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust
Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust is a private foundation based in Spokane, Washington. Its filing describes direct charitable activity as citizenship awards to Hardin High School students.
Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust at a glance
In short: Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust gave $7K across 36 grants in 2026 (avg $200), mostly in Montana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $7,200
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 36
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $200
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $115,803
- -1.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust
- How to Apply
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An application is not required. A three-person advisory committee makes recommendations. Awards are restricted to Hardin High School students.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that decisions are made by April 1.
- Deadline
- The filing states that decisions are made by April 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Application Not Required
Mailing address: PO Box 2845, Great Falls, MT 59403
Phone: (406) 761-4645
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cody Kills on Top ($200).
Organizations only. It also paid 35 grants to individuals ($7,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
170 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 170 grants of 170 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 104% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $8K (2021). In 2026 it made 36 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 35 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,000 |
| Cody Kills on Top Great Falls, MT | 2026 Citizenship Award | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $115,803 | $9,323 | $11,166 | $7,200 | 36 | $7,200 | $9,323 | $6,925 |
| 2025 | $117,242 | $11,671 | $11,022 | $7,200 | 36 | $7,200 | $7,849 | $7,054 |
| 2024 | $115,841 | $8,857 | $9,764 | $6,200 | 31 | $6,200 | $5,293 | $6,664 |
| 2023 | $116,025 | $5,314 | $10,217 | $6,600 | 33 | $6,600 | $1,697 | $6,715 |
| 2022 | $120,541 | $9,702 | $10,692 | $6,800 | 34 | $6,800 | $5,810 | $7,285 |
| 2021 | $121,125 | $15,407 | $11,494 | $7,720 | 39 | — | $11,633 | $7,316 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the trust reported 36 grants totaling $7,200. Each grant was $200. The filing identifies the awards as 2026 citizenship awards to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Tina Leslie is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust is led by Tina Leslie, Trustee on the 2026 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Tina Leslie
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Crystal Brown-Sturgis (2021–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust
How much does Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust give each year?
Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust gave $7K across 36 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $7K across 36 grants.
What is Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust's typical grant size?
Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust's median grant in 2026 was $200, and its average grant was $200, across 36 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust give grants?
Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2026 Citizenship Award" (34 grants).
How large is Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust?
Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust reported $116K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust?
An application is not required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust's EIN?
Melvin Gay Citizenship Incentive Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3626365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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