Overview
The Melsness Family Foundation, based in Stevensville, Montana, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $322,998. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $392,138 and revenue of $327,771. The foundation focuses its funding efforts on areas related to health, diseases and conditions, and sports and recreation. It provides support to a wide range of cities across the United States, including major urban centers such as Chicago, Seattle, and Washington DC, as well as smaller communities like Stevensville and Gig Harbor. The foundation operates in several states, including Montana, Washington, and California. The board of the foundation includes several members of the Melsness family, with Larry R. Melsness serving as President and Sheilah K. Melsness as Vice President. The foundation's board members are minimally compensated for their roles, reflecting a commitment to directing funds towards their philanthropic goals.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $387,365 in 2023
20 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,000 | ONE SPIRIT | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LAKOTA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH MATERIAL NEEDS | PO BOX 3209 RAPID CITY, SD US | 2023 |
| $40,000 | THE COFFEE OASIS | RESTORING COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMPASSIONATE YOUTH PROGRAMS AND COFFEE BUSINESSES. | 1424 TACOMA AVE S TACOMA, WA US | 2024 |
| $38,230 | SOUTH SOUND CARE FOUNDATION | SOUTH SOUND CARE FOUNDATION BRINGS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIFE SAVING, CUTTING EDGE CANCER CLINICAL TRI... | PO BOX 1314 TACOMA, WA US | 2023 |
| $35,000 | COMPASSION WASHINGTON | TO UNITE WITH COMMUNITIES TO SHARE THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST BY PROVIDING FREE HEALTHCARE CLINICS AND... | 3104 SOUTH UNION AVENUE TACOMA, WA US | 2024 |
| $35,000 | NEXT CHAPTER | EMPOWERING THE WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY AND THEIR CHILDREN TO THRIVE | PO BOX 8395 TACOMA, WA US | 2024 |
| $30,000 | HOPE SPARKS - RELATIVE RAISING | WE STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY INSPIRING COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE TO MAKE A LASTING CHANGE. | 6424 N 9TH ST TACOMA, WA US | 2024 |
| $30,000 | ONE SPIRIT | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LAKOTA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH MATERIAL NEEDS | PO BOX 3209 RAPID CITY, SD US | 2024 |
| $30,000 | WATSONS CHILDRENS SHELTER | TO PROVIDE SAFETY, NURTURING, AND STABILITY TO CHILDREN & FAMILIES THROUGH QUALITY SERVICES AND TRAU... | 4978 BUCKHOUSE LANE MUSSOULA, MI US | 2024 |
| $30,000 | PROJECT 150 | TO PROVIDE FREE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO HOMELESS, DISPLACED, AND DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ... | 1340 FOSTER DR RENO, NV US | 2024 |
| $29,500 | ONE SPIRIT | TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LAKOTA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH MATERIAL NEEDS | PO BOX 3209 RAPID CITY, SD US | 2022 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
MM
MARK MELSNESS
| VICE PRESIDENT | $1000 | 2023 |
JM
JAMIE MELSNESS
| TREASURER | $1000 | 2023 |
MM
MELIA MELSNESS
| BOARD MEMBER | $1000 | 2023 |
DD
DAN DURR
| BOARD MEMBER | $1000 | 2023 |
SH
SUSAN HENDRIX
| BOARD MEMBER | $500 | 2023 |
MM
MARK MELSNESS
| TREASURER | $500 | 2024 |
JM
JAMIE MELSNESS
| SECRETARY | $500 | 2024 |
MM
MELIA MELSNESS
| BOARD MEMBER | $500 | 2024 |
DD
DAN DURR
| BOARD MEMBER | $500 | 2024 |
SH
SUSAN HENDRIX
| BOARD MEMBER | $500 | 2024 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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