Steven A Melman Foundation Inc
Steven A Melman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including New York and Florida, for purposes such as health research, education, animal health, and support for young adults.
Steven A Melman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Steven A Melman Foundation Inc gave $202K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $202,380
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,799
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $4,900,792
- +13.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% 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 Steven A Melman Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Steven A Melman VMD as the contact. Applications may be submitted in paper form or by email, and the purpose should be indicated. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven A Melman Vmd
Mailing address: 349 Eagle Drive, Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone: (301) 365-0192
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven A Melman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was G Sachs Philanthropy fund ($100K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 123 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (55%), Florida (30%), Illinois (5%), Alabama (5%), and Colorado (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Steven A Melman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $157K (2020) to $202K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| G Sachs Philanthropy fund Albany, NY | DonorAdvised Trust | $100,000 |
| Admirals Cove Foundation Jupiter, FL | support programsfocusing on familyhealth & education | $25,000 |
| Morgan Pressel Fdn Boca Raton, FL | Support breastcancer research | $17,040 |
| American Veterinary Med Fdn Schaumburg, IL | Support vet medicine to improve animal& human health | $10,000 |
| Tuskegee Colege Vet Medicine Tuskegee, AL | Support constructionnew dermatologyctr for animals | $10,000 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | support researchfor cardiac &immune disorders | $6,500 |
| Helping Israel Fund Boca Raton, FL | Payments to assistSupport Progs.for soldiers | $5,000 |
| University of Miami Health Coral Gables, FL | Support researchprog.& educationinitiatives | $5,000 |
| Birth Right Israel New York, NY | SSupport travel programs to educateyoung adults | $4,500 |
| American Jewish Commitee New York, NY | support civil &religious right for Jews and others | $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 | $4,900,792 | $510,748 | $222,391 | $202,380 | 23 | $207,415 | $238,917 | $221,950 |
| 2023 | $4,319,210 | $445,868 | $204,812 | $177,562 | 24 | $190,217 | $415,258 | $197,671 |
| 2022 | $4,083,601 | $380,609 | $172,153 | $159,569 | 26 | $164,669 | $1,602,447 | $183,084 |
| 2021 | $4,695,141 | $390,689 | $206,127 | $194,880 | 23 | $200,081 | $224,191 | $202,955 |
| 2020 | $3,767,960 | $323,482 | $166,609 | $156,640 | 27 | — | $69,780 | $149,791 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven A Melman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $222K 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 included support for breast cancer research, veterinary medicine, cardiac and immune-disorder research, health and education programs, and assistance for older adults.
Among the grantees described in their own words, Admirals Cove Foundation says it supports local nonprofit organizations focused on people in need in Palm Beach County. National Jewish Health describes its work as providing healthcare, researching diseases, and educating healthcare professionals. Play for Pink says it supports research into the causes, cures, and prevention of breast cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $202,380 through 23 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $2,250. Notable grants included $100,000 to G Sachs Philanthropy Fund for a donor-advised trust, $25,000 to Admirals Cove Foundation for programs focusing on family health and education, $17,040 to Morgan Pressel Foundation for breast cancer research, and $10,000 each to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation and Tuskegee College of Veterinary Medicine. Play for Pink received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven A Melman as president; David Brown as secretary/treasurer; and Kenneth Shapiro, Phyllis Melman, and Jessica Bhatia as vice presidents.
Steven A Melman Foundation Inc is led by Steven A Melman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven A Melman
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Brown
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Bhatia
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Shapiro
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Melman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phyllis Liss (2020) — Vice President
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 Steven A Melman Foundation Inc
How much does Steven A Melman Foundation Inc give each year?
Steven A Melman Foundation Inc gave $202K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $178K across 24 grants.
What is Steven A Melman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Steven A Melman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $8,799, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steven A Melman Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Steven A Melman Foundation Inc give grants?
Steven A Melman Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (7 grants) and New York, NY (6 grants).
Does Steven A Melman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Steven A Melman Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Steven A Melman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Steven A Melman Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include G Sachs Philanthropy fund ($100,000), Admirals Cove Foundation ($25,000) and Morgan Pressel Fdn ($17,040), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steven A Melman Foundation Inc?
Steven A Melman Foundation Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $207K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Steven A Melman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for breast cancer research, veterinary medicine, cardiac and immune-disorder research, health and education programs, and assistance for older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven A Melman Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Steven A Melman VMD as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Steven A Melman Foundation Inc's EIN?
Steven A Melman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3892922. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Steven A Melman Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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