The Melaver Foundation Inc
The Melaver Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Savannah, Georgia. It provides direct grants to public charities.
The Melaver Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Melaver Foundation Inc gave $53K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,657
- +2539.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +2500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,025
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $504
- Total assets
- $792,059
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Melaver Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 118 Park Of Commerce Dr Ste 200, Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 656-7432
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Melaver Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maoz Israel ($36K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 91 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 15% to Georgia, 5% each to Washington, DC, and New York, and 2% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Melaver Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $200K (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maoz Israel Grand Prairie, TX | Furtherance of the Org's Mission | $36,000 |
| Nonviolence International Washington, DC | Furtherance of the Org's Mission | $2,016 |
| B'nai Jeshurun New York, NY | Furtherance of the Org's Mission | $1,995 |
| Georgia River Network Athens, GA | Furtherance of the Org's Mission | $1,368 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | Furtherance of the Org's Mission | $1,008 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of the Org's Mission | $1,008 |
| Save the Boundary Waters ELY, MN | Furtherance of the Org's Mission | $1,008 |
| Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Savannah, GA | Furtherance of the Org's Mission | $1,008 |
| Congregation Agudath Achim Savannah, GA | Furtherance of the Org's Mission | $550 |
| Dekalb Symphony Orchestra Tucker, GA | Furtherance of the Org's Mission | $504 |
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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 | $792,059 | $30,866 | $59,792 | $52,657 | 26 | $52,657 | $23,731 | $39,745 |
| 2023 | $820,985 | $24,416 | $4,692 | $1,995 | 1 | $1,995 | $23,265 | $38,768 |
| 2022 | $801,261 | $10,680 | $204,711 | $200,120 | 4 | $200,120 | $8,942 | $46,560 |
| 2021 | $995,292 | $11,931 | $55,481 | $49,221 | 33 | $49,221 | $5,885 | $48,110 |
| 2020 | $1,038,842 | $11,727 | $58,229 | $52,475 | 27 | — | $7,466 | $50,301 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Melaver Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K 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
The foundation states that it provides direct grants to public charities. Its grantees describe a range of missions: Georgia River Network works to protect and connect people with Georgia’s rivers; Atlanta Community Food Bank works to fight hunger; and Palestine Children’s Relief Fund provides non-political humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in Palestine. Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated work concerns nonviolence, reproductive justice, criminal justice policy, animal welfare, and healthcare for vulnerable communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $52,657. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $36,000, with a median of $504. The largest grant was $36,000 to Maoz Israel. Other notable grants included $2,016 to Nonviolence International, $1,995 to B’nai Jeshurun, $1,368 to Georgia River Network, and $1,008 each to Atlanta Community Food Bank, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, Save the Boundary Waters, and Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ellen Melaver, Tovah Melaver, Martin Melaver, and Mike Skinner as directors.
The Melaver Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Melaver
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martin Melaver
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tovah Melaver
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Skinner
Director
CPA → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
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 The Melaver Foundation Inc
How much does The Melaver Foundation Inc give each year?
The Melaver Foundation Inc gave $53K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is The Melaver Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Melaver Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $504, and its average grant was $2,025, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Melaver Foundation Inc give grants?
The Melaver Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Savannah, GA (2 grants).
Does The Melaver Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Melaver Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Furtherance of the Org's Mission" (26 grants).
Who are The Melaver Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Melaver Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Maoz Israel ($36,000), Nonviolence International ($2,016) and B'nai Jeshurun ($1,995), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Melaver Foundation Inc?
The Melaver Foundation Inc reported $792K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Melaver Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it provides direct grants to public charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Melaver Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Melaver Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Melaver Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1651670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Melaver Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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