The Melly Foundation
The Melly Foundation is a private foundation established in 1969 and based in Sarasota, Florida. Also known as the Alice Pack and L Thomas Melly Foundation, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization that does not engage in direct charitable activities. Instead, its primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service through contributions and grants.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
-10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+12.6% YoY
Grant Count
47
+6.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+5.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Health Care
The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in New York, Connecticut, and Florida.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 37 grants totaling $1,288,513 in its most recent fiscal year (ending May 2024).
Grant Range
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Average Grant
amount: Not specified in available data
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- Connecticut
- Florida
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (Ending May 2024):
- Total Assets: $4,266,059
- Total Revenue: $448,592
- Total Expenses: $1,422,834
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $1,288,513
Historical Data (Fiscal Year 2023):
- Total Assets: $4.74 million
- Revenue: $926,000
- Expenses: $1.25 million
Staffing: The foundation has 0 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,266,059 | $4,743,799 | $5,036,027 |
| Revenue | $448,592 | $925,801 | $2,064,254 |
| Expenses | $1,422,834 | $1,249,302 | $936,559 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,297,376 | $1,147,678 | $843,209 |
| Net Investment Income | $398,592 | $925,801 | $1,344,249 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,060,575 | $972,212 | $1,113,186 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE SCOTT MELLY | TRUSTEE | 5 | $25,000 |
| JUDITH H MELLY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THOMAS B MELLY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| L THOMAS MELLY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 4523 Windsor Park Sarasota, FL 34235-2602
Telephone: 646-213-5100
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since March 1970 EIN: 23-7059703
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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