Melwood Inc
Melwood inc. Is a supporting organization established to operate exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of publicly supported charities.
Melwood Inc at a glance
In short: Melwood Inc gave $3.8M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1.9M), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,795,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $1,897,500
- Median grant
- $1,897,500
- Total assets
- $27,268,323
- Primary geography
- Maryland (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Melwood Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Melwood Community Service Inc ($3.8M). Together the top 2 received $3.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Melwood Community Service Inc Upper Marlboro, MD | Contribution | $3,770,000 |
| Our Stomping Ground Fairfax Station, VA | Contribution | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,268,323 | $17,900,123 | $13,029,229 | $3,795,000 | 2 | $127,871 |
About Melwood Inc
Based on IRS filings
Melwood Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Upper Marlboro, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $27.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3.8M. Net investment income was $128K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Melwood Inc is led by Larysa M. Kautz, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 20 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larysa M. Kautz
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Brad Spencer
Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Callahan
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Covington
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn S. Miller Esq.
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Cook
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Selonia Miles
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanna Kang
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tasha Austin
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Freeman MD
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Hathway
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raquel Tamez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Martin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Thrall
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Weiss
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Farhan Irshad
Chief Financial & Administrator Officer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Diaz
Chief Growth Officer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Mary Awad
Corporate Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Scott T. Gibson
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Melwood Inc
How much does Melwood Inc give each year?
Melwood Inc gave $3.8M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Melwood Inc?
Melwood Inc reported $27.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.9M.
What is Melwood Inc?
Melwood Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Upper Marlboro, MD. It holds $27.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Melwood Inc operate?
Melwood Inc has awarded grants in Maryland, Virginia.
What is Melwood Inc's EIN?
Melwood Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1926048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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