Kendrick B Melrose Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPlymouth, Minnesota · EIN 41-1894134 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.5M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$74.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,600 and $82,500.
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
17% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Foundation | St Louis Park, MN | Melrose East St. Paul location expansion | $1,068,000 |
| GCSAA Foundation | Lawrence, KS | To support and strengthen advocacy, education, and research that advances the work of golf course management professionals. | $1,000,000 |
| Wayzata Community Church | Wayzata, MN | General Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| No Barriers USA | Fort Collins, CO | General Purpose | $126,000 |
| Helping Paws Inc | Hopkins, MN | General Purpose | $82,500 |
| Alzheimers Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter | Minnetonka, MN | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| MN Veterans Pantry | Minneapolis, MN | General Purpose | $30,500 |
| Waimea Community Theater | Kamuela, HI | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| American Bear Association | Orr, MN | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation | St Paul, MN | Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund | $15,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | St Paul, MN | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Giving Voice Initiative | Edina, MN | General Purpose | $12,600 |
| Hill Cities | Minneapolis, MN | General Purpose | $12,600 |
| Open Arms of Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Good Cities | Eden Prairie, MN | General Purpose | $8,500 |
| Barrier Free Golf | Chaska, MN | General Purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,515,700 | 17 |
| 2024 | $463,400 | 9 |
| 2023 | $422,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631149349101813
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1894134
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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