Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc
Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $99,459, with most grant dollars going to Florida recipients and many grants designated for arts support.
Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc gave $99K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $99,459
- +39.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +54.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,851
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $159,223
- -6.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be made to Olga Melin with a letter describing the organization’s activities and the use of the requested funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Olga Melin
Mailing address: 16051 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160-4621
Phone: (305) 944-9994
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Grand Opera Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients, 13% to Idaho, and 3% to Minnesota. The filing also lists New York at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2022) to $99K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Grand Opera Inc Miami, FL | Support for the Arts | $25,000 |
| The Chopin Foundation of the United States North Bay Village, FL | Support for the Arts | $20,000 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival Ketchu, ID | Support for the Arts | $13,030 |
| Adrienne Arsht Foundation Miami, FL | Support for the Arts | $10,000 |
| Miami Salon Group Aventura, FL | Support for the Arts | $7,000 |
| Various Donations 500 or Less Sunny Isles Beach, FL | Support for the Arts | $5,429 |
| Miami City Ballet Miami Beach, FL | Support for the Arts | $5,000 |
| Coldwell Banker Realty Cares Foundation Milleapolis, MN | Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Dranoff Piano Foundation Miami, FL | Support for the Arts | $2,500 |
| Martha Mary Concerts Miami, FL | Support for the Arts | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,223 | $97,834 | $108,912 | $99,459 | 17 | $99,606 | $88,653 | $6,853 |
| 2023 | $170,301 | $56,537 | $71,647 | $71,307 | 11 | $71,307 | $56,215 | — |
| 2022 | $217,187 | $62,554 | $69,892 | $69,726 | 14 | $69,726 | $62,406 | $12,701 |
| 2021 | $322,515 | $252,065 | $94,710 | $91,050 | 20 | $91,050 | $48,405 | $11,336 |
| 2020 | $165,160 | $101,191 | $94,972 | $91,050 | 20 | — | $34,351 | $4,705 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts organizations, including opera, ballet, music, and symphonic organizations; the filing also lists grants for charitable purposes.
Among its grantees, Florida Grand Opera says its mission is to deepen appreciation of opera and produce world-class opera. Miami City Ballet describes a mission of presenting dance performances, training aspiring dancers, and developing dance education. Orchestra Miami says it works to promote and sustain a vibrant symphonic culture in South Florida.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $99,459. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $25,000 to Florida Grand Opera, $20,000 to The Chopin Foundation of the United States, $13,030 to Sun Valley Music Festival, $10,000 to Adrienne Arsht Foundation, and $7,000 to Miami Salon Group. The listed purposes were generally “support for the arts”; two grants were listed as “charitable purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gina Melin, Olga Melin, and Jason Robichaux as directors.
Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gina Melin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Olga Melin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Robichaux
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Melin (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc
How much does Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc give each year?
Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc gave $99K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 11 grants.
What is Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,851, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc give grants?
Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (9 grants).
Does Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for the Arts" (14 grants).
Who are Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Florida Grand Opera Inc ($25,000), The Chopin Foundation of the United States ($20,000) and Sun Valley Music Festival ($13,030), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc?
Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc reported $159K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for arts organizations, including opera, ballet, music, and symphonic organizations; the filing also lists grants for charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1036928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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