Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio
Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio is a private foundation based in Redwood City, California. It supports programs in medical and scientific research, education, the environment, and social services, and makes grants only to organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio at a glance
In short: Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio gave $600K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $599,500
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +5400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,900
- -98.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,908,621
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Organizations invited to submit a request should consult the foundation’s guidelines; the website says requests should be sent electronically and that grants are limited to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Tracy Rogers PO Box 610091, Redwood City, CA 94061-0091
Phone: (650) 366-6419
Website: https://www.mellam.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Glaucoma Research Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 59 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says the majority of its grant recipients are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the New York Metropolitan Area, Colorado, and Hawaii. In 2025, California received 50% of grant dollars, New York 21%, New Hampshire 6%, New Jersey 5%, and Nebraska 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $530K (2021) to $600K (2025). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma Research Foundation San Francisco, CA | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $25,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Omaha, NE | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Alzheimers Association San Jose, CA | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research New York, NY | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Stanford University - Physics Stanford, CA | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association Oakland, CA | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition Washington, DC | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Arnold P Gold Foundation Fort Lee, NJ | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Sacramento, CA | Grant used for medical and scientific research and educational purposes | $20,000 |
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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 | $18,908,621 | $1,431,333 | $998,192 | $599,500 | 55 | $802,815 | $1,251,036 | $878,794 |
| 2024 | $17,352,212 | $1,228,614 | $926,020 | $562,500 | 1 | $754,727 | $1,057,321 | $838,602 |
| 2023 | $16,595,668 | $858,225 | $900,313 | $563,500 | 1 | $745,066 | $702,885 | $768,912 |
| 2022 | $15,382,400 | $721,429 | $927,668 | $554,000 | 1 | $732,021 | $557,680 | $799,097 |
| 2021 | $18,924,831 | $1,764,510 | $888,139 | $530,000 | 1 | $696,016 | $1,585,037 | $885,939 |
| 2020 | $17,438,328 | $1,021,463 | $877,432 | $547,834 | 1 | — | $865,548 | $745,618 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio reported a distributable amount of $879K for 2025 — 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’s stated areas of support are medical and scientific research, education, the environment, and social services. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in these fields. For example, the Glaucoma Research Foundation says its mission is to cure glaucoma and restore vision through innovative research; the National Breast Cancer Coalition describes its mission as ending breast cancer through action and advocacy; and Baykeeper says it defends San Francisco Bay communities and wildlife from environmental threats. The foundation also gave to educational institutions, including Bowdoin College, whose stated mission centers on undergraduate liberal arts education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $599,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest reported grants were $25,000 to the Glaucoma Research Foundation and $25,000 to the University of Nebraska Foundation. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Stanford University–Physics, the American Heart Association, the National Breast Cancer Coalition, the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, Dartmouth College, The Nature Conservancy, and the Surfrider Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tracy M. Rogers as executive director. Listed trustees are Marilyn D. Rogers, president; Holly M. Rogers; Clay M. Rogers; and Timothy A. Rogers.
Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio is led by Tracy M. Rogers, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tracy M. Rogers
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $181K (2025)
Marilyn D. Rogers
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay M. Rogers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly M. Rogers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy A. Rogers
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $181K, to Tracy M Rogers (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio
How much does Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio give each year?
Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio gave $600K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $563K across 1 grant.
What is Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio's typical grant size?
Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,900, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio give grants?
Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio gives mostly in California: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and New Hampshire (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Oakland, CA (3 grants), Palo Alto, CA (3 grants) and San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio's largest grantees?
Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio's largest 2025 grantees include Glaucoma Research Foundation ($25,000), University of Nebraska Foundation ($25,000) and Alzheimers Association ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio?
Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio reported $18.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $803K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $879K (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 Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio fund?
The foundation’s stated areas of support are medical and scientific research, education, the environment, and social services. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in these fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio's EIN?
Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6894208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ud LD Mellam for Mellam Family Foundatio 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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