Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Ltd
Historical FunderEast Amherst, New York · EIN 16-1499155 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,400 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Daniel Ardia |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 621, Skaneateles NY 13152 |
| Phone | 4135450035 |
| info@mgaef.org | |
| Form and materials | See the application page at www.MGAEF.org. |
| Deadlines | By the end of August. |
| Restrictions | See grant instructions page at www.MGAEF.org.; curricula must be endorsed by science supervisor and/or principal. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save the Snakes | Sacramento, CA | Curriculum grant | $1,500 |
| Jack Creek Preserve Foundation | Ennis, MT | Curriculum grant | $1,500 |
| Save the River | Clayton, NY | Curriculum grant | $1,500 |
| Wild Apple Genetics Study | Danby, VT | Curriculum grant | $1,500 |
| Sensory Gardens for Community Resilience | Decatur, GA | Curriculum grant | $1,500 |
| Green Heroes - Eco Scouts | Denton, TX | Curriculum grant | $1,500 |
| NYS DEC Camps | Albany, NY | Support student attendance at field camp | $1,400 |
| ADK Field Studies Program | Syracuse, NY | Support student attendance at field camp | $955 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,355 | 8 |
| 2023 | $12,550 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542729349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1499155
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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