The Melsness Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 91-2154965
Foundation Overview
Based in Stevensville, MT, The Melsness Family Foundation has awarded 140 grants totaling $1,429,606 to organizations in Utah, Illinois and 17 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $300 to $46,000, with a median award of $5,694.5.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,429,606
Total Assets
$322,998
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,694.5
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
20
Median Grant
$25,000
% Median Grant Growth
+150%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 30%
6 of 20 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Washington
Grants are geographically diversified with 34% in Washington and funding distributed across 20 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Tacoma (40%), Seattle (17%), Gig Harbor (17%).
Funding Trajectory
+523%
Strong 523% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Melsness Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adopt-a-native-elder Program | $6,200 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Provide Food And Other Support For Elders Of The Native Dine People | 2023 |
| Compassion Washington | $35,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | To Unite With Communities To Share The Compassion Of Christ By Providing Free Healthcare Clinics And Fighting Human Trafficking. | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For Research And Education For Cystic Fibrosis | 2023 |
| Gig Harbor Kiwanis International | $25,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Service Projects To Improve The Life Of Children In Gig Harbor And The World | 2023 |
| Hope Sparks - Relative Raising | $30,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | We Strengthen Families By Inspiring Courage And Confidence To Make A Lasting Change. | 2023 |
| Next Chapter | $35,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Empowering The Women In Our Community And Their Children To Thrive | 2023 |
| One Spirit | $30,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | To Provide Assistance To Lakota Children And Families With Material Needs | 2023 |
| Ravalli County 4-h Ffa | $9,880 | Hamilton, MT, US | 4-h Is A Community Of Young People Across America Who Are Learning Leadership, Citizenship And Life | 2023 |
| Sitka Community Recreation | $20,000 | Stika, AK, US | Sitka Counseling Prevents And Reduces The Harmful Effects Of Mental Illness And Substance Abuse In The Lives Of Youth, Adults, And Families | 2023 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $25,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | South Sound Care Foundation Brings The Opportunity For Life Saving, Cutting Edge Cancer Clinical Trials To All Patients In The South Sound. | 2023 |
| Step By Step | $25,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | To Transform The Lives Of At-risk Pregnant Women, So They Will Deliver Healthy Babies, Embrace Positive Parenting, And Establish Safe Homes And Secure Futures. | 2023 |
| Stevensville Pantry Partners | $25,000 | Stevensville, MT, US | For Food Banks | 2023 |
| The Coffee Oasis | $40,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Restoring Communities Through Compassionate Youth Programs And Coffee Businesses. | 2023 |
| Watsons Childrens Shelter | $30,000 | Mussoula, MI, US | To Provide Safety, Nurturing, And Stability To Children & Families Through Quality Services And Trauma-informed Care. | 2023 |
| Food Backpacks 4 Kids | $10,000 | Lakebay, WA, US | To Meet The Nutritional Needs Of Hungry Children And Families At Times When Other Resources Are Not Available And To Be A Stable Source Of Healthy Foods For Those Who Need It Most. | 2023 |
| Ima Helps | $1,200 | Indian Wells, CA, US | To Provide Quality Medical Care To Underserved Populations Worldwide | 2023 |
| Project 150 | $30,000 | Reno, NV, US | To Provide Free Support And Services To Homeless, Displaced, And Disadvantaged High School Students So They Can Remain In School, Graduate, And Build Bright Futures. | 2023 |
| The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation | $500 | San Antonio, TX, US | The Sssf Manages Clay Target And Action Shooting Youth Development Programs In Which Adult Coaches And Other Volunteers Use Shooting Sports To Teach And Demonstrate Sportsmanship, Responsibility, Honesty, Ethics, Integrity, Teamwork, And Other Positive Life Skills. | 2023 |
| Sitka Fine Arts Camp | $1,000 | Sitka, AK, US | Providing Young People With An Opportunity To Explore And Develop Their Artistic Talents In A Beautiful And Inspiring Setting. | 2023 |
| Team Gleason Foundation | $350 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Improve Life For People Living With Als By Delivering Innovative Technology And Equipment, As Well As Providing And Empowering An Improved Life Experience. | 2023 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For Research And Education For Cystic Fibrosis | 2022 |
| Costa Rica International Academy | $2,000 | Foreign, PROVINCIA DE GUAN, CS | Provide For The Development Of Intellectual, Social, Aesthetic And Moral Values That Satisfy The Needs Of Our Students | 2022 |
| Adopt-a-native-elder Program | $3,840 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Provide Food And Other Support For Elders Of The Native Dine People | 2022 |
| 4c Coalition | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Mentoring And Support Services For Vulnerable Youth Of Color | 2022 |
| Hope Sparks - Relative Raising | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | We Strengthen Families By Inspiring Courage And Confidence To Make A Lasting Change. | 2022 |
| Hopes Closet | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Hope's Closet Exists To Enrich The Lives Of Families That Are Impacted By Children's Services | 2022 |
| A Step Ahead In Pierce County | $5,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | To Support Families Of Infants And Toddlers With Special Needs. | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Wck Is First To The Frontlines, Providing Meals In Response To Humanitarian, Climate, And Community Crises. | 2022 |
| Ravalli County 4-h Ffa | $7,517 | Hamilton, MT, US | 4-h Is A Community Of Young People Across America Who Are Learning Leadership, Citizenship And Life | 2022 |
| Gig Harbor Kiwanis International | $10,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Service Projects To Improve The Life Of Children In Gig Harbor And The World | 2022 |
| Next Chapter | $10,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | Empowering The Women In Our Community And Their Children To Thrive | 2022 |
| The Coffee Oasis | $15,000 | Bremerton, WA, US | Restoring Communities Through Compassionate Youth Programs And Coffee Businesses. | 2022 |
| Sitka Community Recreation | $20,000 | Stika, AK, US | Sitka Counseling Prevents And Reduces The Harmful Effects Of Mental Illness And Substance Abuse In The Lives Of Youth, Adults, And Families | 2022 |
| Compassion Washington | $20,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | To Unite With Communities To Share The Compassion Of Christ By Providing Free Healthcare Clinics And Fighting Human Trafficking. | 2022 |
| Watsons Childrens Shelter | $20,000 | Mussoula, MI, US | To Provide Safety, Nurturing, And Stability To Children & Families Through Quality Services And Trauma-informed Care. | 2022 |
| Stevensville Pantry Partners | $24,000 | Stevensville, MT, US | For Food Banks | 2022 |
| Step By Step | $25,000 | Milton, WA, US | To Transform The Lives Of At-risk Pregnant Women, So They Will Deliver Healthy Babies, Embrace Positive Parenting, And Establish Safe Homes And Secure Futures. | 2022 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $38,230 | Tacoma, WA, US | South Sound Care Foundation Brings The Opportunity For Life Saving, Cutting Edge Cancer Clinical Trials To All Patients In The South Sound. | 2022 |
| One Spirit | $46,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | To Provide Assistance To Lakota Children And Families With Material Needs | 2022 |
| Adopt-a-native-elder Program | $2,635 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Provide Food And Other Support For Elders Of The Native Dine People | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Food Banks | 2021 |
| One Spirit | $29,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | To Provide Assistance To Lakota Children And Families With Material Needs | 2021 |
| Stevensville Pantry Partners | $24,000 | Stevensville, MT, US | For Food Banks | 2021 |
| The Greater Ravalli Foundation | $4,362 | Hamilton, MT, US | Grass Roots Education | 2021 |
| A Step Ahead In Pierce County | $2,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | To Support Families Of Infants And Toddlers With Special Needs. | 2020 |
| Adopt-a-native-elder Program | $6,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Provide Food And Other Support For Elders Of The Native Dine People | 2020 |
| Bitterroot Performing Arts Council | $1,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | To Bring Our Community Together Through The Presentation Of Performing Arts Experiences. | 2020 |
| Child Aid | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Children In Central America Improve Their Lives Through Education | 2020 |
| Children Of The Nations | $10,000 | Silverdale, WA, US | To Provide Holistic, Christ-centered Care For Orphaned And Destitute Children. | 2020 |
| Cm Russell Museum - Program For Kids | $5,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Collect, Preserve, Research, Interpret, And Educate On The Art And Life Of Charles Marion Russell | 2020 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For Research And Education For Cystic Fibrosis | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Independent Emergency Assistance To People In Nearly 80 Countries | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Food Banks | 2020 |
| Gig Harbor Kiwanis International | $3,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Service Projects To Improve The Life Of Children In Gig Harbor And The World | 2020 |
| Kid Country Day Care | $2,000 | Twin Bridges, MT, US | To Provide Daycare To People Who Live In This Rural Part Of Montana. We Are Located In Madison County Which Is One Of The Lowest Per Capita Income Communities In The State. | 2020 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $4,000 | Quantico, VA, US | For Low Income Children Toy Distribution | 2020 |
| One Spirit | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | To Provide Assistance To Lakota Children And Families With Material Needs | 2020 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $2,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Help Children With Rare Medical Issues As Well As Support Education And Research. | 2020 |
| Special Olympics Montana | $2,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | For Sports Training And Athletic Competition For Children With Disabilities | 2020 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | For Medical Research | 2020 |
| Stevensville Pantry Partners | $26,000 | Stevensville, MT, US | For Food Banks | 2020 |
| The Greater Ravalli Foundation | $6,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Grass Roots Education | 2020 |
| Warm Hearts-tacoma Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | To Provide Assistance To Homeless And Hurting People In Tacoma And Pierce County (wa) | 2020 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $8,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | South Sound Care Foundation Brings The Opportunity For Life Saving, Cutting Edge Cancer Clinical Trials To All Patients In The South Sound. | 2020 |
| A Step Ahead In Pierce County | $2,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | To Support Families Of Infants And Toddlers With Special Needs. | 2019 |
| Adopt-a-native-elder Program | $3,600 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Provide Food And Other Support For Elders Of The Native Dine People | 2019 |
| Bitterroot Performing Arts Council | $1,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | To Bring Our Community Together Through The Presentation Of Performing Arts Experiences. | 2019 |
| Child Aid | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Children In Central America Improve Their Lives Through Education | 2019 |
| Children Of The Nations | $10,000 | Silverdale, WA, US | To Provide Holistic, Christ-centered Care For Orphaned And Destitute Children. | 2019 |
| Cm Russell Museum - Program For Kids | $5,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Collect, Preserve, Research, Interpret, And Educate On The Art And Life Of Charles Marion Russell | 2019 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For Research And Education For Cystic Fibrosis | 2019 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Independent Emergency Assistance To People In Nearly 80 Countries | 2019 |
| Feeding America | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Food Banks | 2019 |
| Gig Harbor Kiwanis International | $3,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Service Projects To Improve The Life Of Children In Gig Harbor And The World | 2019 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $4,000 | Quantico, VA, US | For Low Income Children Toy Distribution | 2019 |
| One Spirit | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | To Provide Assistance To Lakota Children And Families With Material Needs | 2019 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Help Children With Rare Medical Issues As Well As Support Education And Research. | 2019 |
| Special Olympics Montana | $2,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | For Sports Training And Athletic Competition For Children With Disabilities | 2019 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | For Medical Research | 2019 |
| Stevensville Pantry Partners | $24,000 | Stevensville, MT, US | For Food Banks | 2019 |
| Valley County 4-h | $6,434 | Glasgow, MT, US | For Programs That Teach Kids Life Skills, Confidence And Compassion | 2019 |
| Warm Hearts-tacoma Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | To Provide Assistance To Homeless And Hurting People In Tacoma And Pierce County (wa) | 2019 |
| Eastside Baby Corner | $1,000 | Bremerton, WA, US | Ebc Helps Kids Reach Their Full Potential Tomorrow By Meeting Basic Needs Today. | 2019 |
| Kid Country Day Care | $2,000 | Twin Bridges, MT, US | To Provide Daycare To People Who Live In This Rural Part Of Montana. We Are Located In Madison County Which Is One Of The Lowest Per Capita Income Communities In The State. | 2019 |
| Camp Agape | $2,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Camp Agape Northwest Believes That When A Child Has Cancer, The Entire Family Is Affected And In Need Of Care And Healing. This Comes Through Agape, The Purest Form Of Love. We Provide Agape Through Joy, Laughter And Respite For Children And Their Families. | 2019 |
| The Greater Ravalli Foundation | $10,000 | Hamilton, MT, US | Grass Roots Education | 2019 |
| Adopt-a-native-elder Program | $2,800 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Provide Food And Other Support For Elders Of The Native Dine People | 2018 |
| Child Aid | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Children In Central America Improve Their Lives Through Education | 2018 |
| Cm Russell Museum - Program For Kids | $1,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Collect, Preserve, Research, Interpret, And Educate On The Art And Life Of Charles Marion Russell | 2018 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For Research And Education For Cystic Fibrosis | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Independent Emergency Assistance To People In Nearly 80 Countries | 2018 |
| Feeding America | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Food Banks | 2018 |
| Gig Harbor Kiwanis International | $3,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Service Projects To Improve The Life Of Children In Gig Harbor And The World | 2018 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $4,000 | Quantico, VA, US | For Low Income Children Toy Distribution | 2018 |
| One Spirit | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | To Provide Assistance To Lakota Children And Families With Material Needs | 2018 |
| Save The Children | $15,000 | Westport, CT, US | To Help Children In Need Around The World | 2018 |
| Special Olympics Montana | $2,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | For Sports Training And Athletic Competition For Children With Disabilities | 2018 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $15,000 | Memphis, TN, US | For Medical Research | 2018 |
| Stevensville Pantry Partners | $24,000 | Stevensville, MT, US | For Food Banks | 2018 |
| Valley County 4-h | $6,966 | Glasgow, MT, US | For Programs That Teach Kids Life Skills, Confidence And Compassion | 2018 |
| Warm Hearts-tacoma Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | To Provide Assistance To Homeless And Hurting People In Tacoma And Pierce County (wa) | 2018 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $2,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Help Children With Rare Medical Issues As Well As Support Education And Research. | 2018 |
| A Step Ahead In Pierce County | $2,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | To Support Families Of Infants And Toddlers With Special Needs. | 2018 |
| Children Of The Nations | $10,000 | Silverdale, WA, US | To Provide Holistic, Christ-centered Care For Orphaned And Destitute Children. | 2018 |
| Bitterroot Performing Arts Council | $500 | Hamilton, MT, US | To Bring Our Community Together Through The Presentation Of Performing Arts Experiences. | 2018 |
| Adopt-a-native-elder Program | $7,800 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Provide Food And Other Support For Elders Of The Native Dine People | 2017 |
| Child Aid | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Children In Central America Improve Their Lives Through Education | 2017 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For Research And Education For Cystic Fibrosis | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Independent Emergency Assistance To People In Nearly 80 Countries | 2017 |
| Feeding America | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Food Banks | 2017 |
| Gig Harbor Kiwanis International | $3,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Service Projects To Improve The Life Of Children In Gig Harbor And The World | 2017 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $4,000 | Quantico, VA, US | For Low Income Children Toy Distribution | 2017 |
| Montana Hope Project | $300 | Helena, MT, US | Granting Wishes For Children In Montana With Life Threatening Illnesses | 2017 |
| One Spirit | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | To Provide Assistance To Lakota Children And Families With Material Needs | 2017 |
| Save The Children | $15,000 | Westport, CT, US | To Help Children In Need Around The World | 2017 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $9,050 | Tacoma, WA, US | To Advance The Quality Of Cancer Care In The South Sound (wa) Through Clinical Research | 2017 |
| Special Olympics Montana | $4,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | For Sports Training And Athletic Competition For Children With Disabilities | 2017 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $15,000 | Memphis, TN, US | For Medical Research | 2017 |
| Stevensville Pantry Partners | $12,000 | Stevensville, MT, US | For Food Banks | 2017 |
| Valley County 4-h | $5,889 | Glasgow, MT, US | For Programs That Teach Kids Life Skills, Confidence And Compassion | 2017 |
| Warm Hearts-tacoma Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | To Provide Assistance To Homeless And Hurting People In Tacoma And Pierce County (wa) | 2017 |
| Cm Russell Museum - Program For Kids | $12,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | To Collect, Preserve, Research, Interpret, And Educate On The Art And Life Of Charles Marion Russell | 2017 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | For Research And Education For Cystic Fibrosis | 2016 |
| Gig Harbor Kiwanis International | $1,000 | Gig Harbor, WA, US | Service Projects To Improve The Life Of Children In Gig Harbor And The World | 2016 |
| Montana Hope Project | $300 | Helena, MT, US | Granting Wishes For Children In Montana With Life Threatening Illnesses | 2016 |
| Stevensville Pantry Partners | $6,000 | Stevensville, MT, US | For Food Banks | 2016 |
| Feeding America | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For Food Banks | 2016 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $2,000 | Quantico, VA, US | For Low Income Children Toy Distribution | 2016 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | For Medical Research | 2016 |
| Special Olympics Montana | $2,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | For Sports Training And Athletic Competition For Children With Disabilities | 2016 |
| Save The Children | $5,000 | Westport, CT, US | To Help Children In Need Around The World | 2016 |
| Child Aid | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Help Children In Central America Improve Their Lives Through Education | 2016 |
| Futures For Children | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | To Provide Educational Services To Children In Tribal Communities Of New Mexico And Arizona | 2016 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Hospital | $5,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | For Children's Medical Services | 2016 |
| Adopt-a-native-elder Program | $2,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Provide Food And Other Support For Elders Of The Native Dine People | 2016 |
| South Sound Care Foundation | $6,500 | Tacoma, WA, US | To Advance The Quality Of Cancer Care In The South Sound (wa) Through Clinical Research | 2016 |
| One Spirit | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | To Provide Assistance To Lakota Children And Families With Material Needs | 2016 |
| Warm Hearts-tacoma Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | To Provide Assistance To Homeless And Hurting People In Tacoma And Pierce County (wa) | 2016 |
| Valley County 4-h | $3,253 | Glasgow, MT, US | For Programs That Teach Kids Life Skills, Confidence And Compassion | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Independent Emergency Assistance To People In Nearly 80 Countries | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Melsness Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 91-2154965 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 888 S BURNT FORK RD Stevensville, MT 59870-6656 |
Key People (9)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Melsness Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Vice President | Sheilah K Melsness |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Mark Melsness |
| President | Larry R Melsness |
| Secretary | Jamie Melsness |
| Board Member | Gordon Rush |
Forms 990-PF
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