Melvoin Foundation
The Melvoin Foundation is a private foundation classified as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation was established in 1963 and maintains operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts, though historical records also reference a Glenview, Illinois location. As a private foundation, the organization focuses on grantmaking activities to support various charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$205K
+28.3% YoY
Grant Count
55
+17.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+9.6% YoY
Grantmaking
The Melvoin Foundation makes unrestricted grants to its grantees. In 2023, the foundation made 90 grants totaling approximately $160,000 in total giving.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of the most recent tax filing (December 2023):
- Total Assets: $2,613,845
- Total Revenues: $150,011
- Total Expenses: $204,360
- Investment Income and Dividends: $111,713
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $38,298
The foundation had no employees as of 2023. Investment income represents the primary revenue source for the foundation's grantmaking activities.
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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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
247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD I MELVOIN | VP/TREASURER | — | — |
| JEFFREY D MELVOIN | VP/SECRETARY | — | — |
| MARTHA HARTNETT MELVOIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BARBARA GLASS MELVOIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
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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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