The Melissa Foundation Inc
The Melissa Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Lakeland, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $213K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $26K. Net investment income was $30K.
The Melissa Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Melissa Foundation Inc gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,000
- Total assets
- $213,043
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Melissa Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Potomac Community Resources Inc ($26K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Melissa Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 170% 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 $22K (2020) to $26K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Potomac Community Resources Inc Potomac, MD | Program Grant | $26,000 |
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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 | $213,043 | $29,854 | $27,394 | $26,000 | 1 | $26,000 | $29,717 | $15,272 |
| 2023 | $209,705 | $18,476 | $27,419 | $26,000 | 1 | $26,000 | $18,476 | $14,792 |
| 2022 | $220,204 | $9,077 | $25,289 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $8,977 | $16,355 |
| 2021 | $236,226 | $13,671 | $24,282 | $24,000 | 1 | $24,000 | $13,571 | $17,591 |
| 2020 | $244,661 | $13,195 | $24,902 | $22,000 | 1 | — | $13,095 | $17,074 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Melissa Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Melissa Foundation Inc is led by Claire L. Kummer, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claire L. Kummer
President
President, Executive Director & Sectry → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marilou Legge
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Melissa Foundation Inc
How much does The Melissa Foundation Inc give each year?
The Melissa Foundation Inc gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
How large is The Melissa Foundation Inc?
The Melissa Foundation Inc reported $213K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Melissa Foundation Inc operate?
The Melissa Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is The Melissa Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Melissa Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2283340. 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.
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
Live grants for the work The Melissa 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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