The Shelley and Donald Meltzer
The Shelley and Donald Meltzer is a private foundation, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $569.
The Shelley and Donald Meltzer at a glance
In short: The Shelley and Donald Meltzer gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- -19.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -19.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,074
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Shelley and Donald Meltzer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Legal Care ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 32 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Shelley and Donald Meltzer gives
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 850% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $196K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Legal Care New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,074 | $2,969 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $569 | $1,177 |
| 2024 | $19,105 | $9,408 | $15,038 | $12,471 | 1 | $12,951 | $2,321 | $1,831 |
| 2023 | $25,779 | $1,788 | $39,436 | $34,610 | 9 | $34,610 | — | $2,883 |
| 2022 | $62,383 | $40,693 | $15,541 | $15,500 | 4 | $15,500 | $652 | $1,932 |
| 2021 | $37,231 | $171,916 | $199,053 | $196,250 | 17 | $196,950 | $42,695 | $3,297 |
| 2020 | $93,460 | $19,349 | $28,205 | $28,895 | 8 | — | $7,965 | $4,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shelley and Donald Meltzer reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shelley and Donald Meltzer's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald Meltzer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Meltzer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Shelley and Donald Meltzer
How much does The Shelley and Donald Meltzer give each year?
The Shelley and Donald Meltzer gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is The Shelley and Donald Meltzer?
The Shelley and Donald Meltzer reported $12K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Shelley and Donald Meltzer operate?
The Shelley and Donald Meltzer has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, Oregon.
What is The Shelley and Donald Meltzer's EIN?
The Shelley and Donald Meltzer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2419063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Shelley and Donald Meltzer 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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