Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Sunny Isles Beach, FL EIN: 65-1036928

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.

Key facts about Olga and David Melin Foundation Inc

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.

EIN
65-1036928
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$99,459
Grants made (2024)
17
Average grant
$5,851
Median grant
$2,500
New grantees (estimate)
24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2024)
Total assets
$159,223
Primary geography
Florida (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Full details ↓
Deadline
None listed.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$159K

-6.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$99K

+39.5% YoY

Grant Count

17

+54.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-9.7% YoY

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.

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. 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.

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.”

Review Cycle

None listed.

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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

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.

Cities

MiamiMiami BeachNew YorkAventuraNorth Bay VillageWashingtonFort LauderdaleKetchumSunny Isles BeachHaileyCoral GablesKetchuMilleapolis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K20 grants2020 20 grants2021 14 grants2022 11 grants2023 17 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2022) to $99K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $99K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Florida Grand Opera Inc: $25KFlorida Grand Opera Inc$25KThe Chopin Foundation of the United States: $20KThe Chopin Foundation of theUnited States$20KSun Valley Music Festival: $13KSun Valley Music Festival$13KAdrienne Arsht Foundation: $10KAdrienne Arsht Foundation$10KMiami Salon Group: $7KMiami Salon Group$7KVarious Donations 500 or Less: $5KVarious Donations 500 or Less$5KMiami City Ballet: $5KMiami City Ballet$5KColdwell Banker Realty Cares Foundation: $3KColdwell Banker Realty CaresFoundation$3KDranoff Piano Foundation: $3KDranoff Piano Foundation$3KMartha Mary Concerts: $3KMartha Mary Concerts$3K

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

82<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Florida Grand Opera Inc Miami, FLSupport for the Arts$25,000
The Chopin Foundation of the United States North Bay Village, FLSupport for the Arts$20,000
Sun Valley Music Festival Ketchu, IDSupport for the Arts$13,030
Adrienne Arsht Foundation Miami, FLSupport for the Arts$10,000
Miami Salon Group Aventura, FLSupport for the Arts$7,000
Various Donations 500 or Less Sunny Isles Beach, FLSupport for the Arts$5,429
Miami City Ballet Miami Beach, FLSupport for the Arts$5,000
Coldwell Banker Realty Cares Foundation Milleapolis, MNCharitable Purpose$2,500
Dranoff Piano Foundation Miami, FLSupport for the Arts$2,500
Martha Mary Concerts Miami, FLSupport for the Arts$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $159,223 $97,834 $108,912 $99,459 17
2023 $170,301 $56,537 $71,647 $71,307 11
2022 $217,187 $62,554 $69,892 $69,726 14
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$159,223$170,301$217,187
Revenue$97,834$56,537$62,554
Expenses$108,912$71,647$69,892
Qualifying Distributions$99,606$71,307$69,726
Net Investment Income$88,653$56,215$62,406
Distributable Amount$6,853—$12,701

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Application contact: Olga Melin
Mailing address: 16051 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160-4621
Phone: (305) 944-9994

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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