The Melton Fam Charitable
The Melton Fam Charitable is a private foundation, based in Sebree, KY. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $112K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $73K. Net investment income was $22.
The Melton Fam Charitable at a glance
In short: The Melton Fam Charitable gave $73K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,600
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $8,067
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $112,196
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Melton Fam Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Webster County School System ($30K). Together the top 6 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Webster County School System Dixon, KY | Community | $30,000 |
| Various Dixon, KY | Scholarships | $21,700 |
| Neighbors Caring for Neighbors Dixon, KY | Community | $6,000 |
| Webster County High School Dixon, KY | Community | $3,900 |
| Poole Community Center Sebree, KY | Community | $3,500 |
| Webster County Lions Club Dixon, KY | Community | $2,500 |
| Various Dixon, KY | Fire - Homes | $2,000 |
| Webster County Historical Society Dixon, KY | Community | $2,000 |
| Various Dixon, KY | Gift Cards | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,196 | $188,792 | $76,596 | $72,600 | 9 | $72,600 | $22 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Melton Fam Charitable is led by Faye Melton, Chair on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Faye Melton
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bo Boles
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Austin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Henry
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Shadrick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Melton Fam Charitable
How much does The Melton Fam Charitable give each year?
The Melton Fam Charitable gave $73K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Melton Fam Charitable's typical grant size?
The Melton Fam Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $8,067, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Melton Fam Charitable give grants?
The Melton Fam Charitable gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dixon, KY (8 grants).
Does The Melton Fam Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Melton Fam Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (6 grants).
Who are The Melton Fam Charitable's largest grantees?
The Melton Fam Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Webster County School System ($30,000), Neighbors Caring for Neighbors ($6,000) and Webster County High School ($3,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Melton Fam Charitable?
The Melton Fam Charitable reported $112K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $189K.
What is The Melton Fam Charitable's EIN?
The Melton Fam Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-6549721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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