Frances A Melrose Foundation
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 20-2955518 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$155K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $31,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Scholarship | Denver, CO | Educational scholarship | $84,000 |
| Denver Parks and Recreation | Denver, CO | Charitable causes | $31,000 |
| Metro State University | Dener, CO | Educational scholarship | $15,000 |
| Dumb Friends League | Denver, CO | Charitable causes | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Denver, CO | Charitable causes | $10,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Denver, CO | Charitable causes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $155,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $168,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $161,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611039349101301
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2955518
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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