Mellema Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPleasant Hill, California · EIN 83-2330850 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$80K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
27% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Crisis Center | Concord, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| University of Arkansas Myeloma Center Foundation | Little Rock, AR | General support | $10,000 |
| Roosmoor Scholarship Fund | Walnut Creek, CA | General support | $8,000 |
| John Muir Land Trust | Martinez, CA | General support | $6,000 |
| Truckee Donner Land Trust | Truckee, CA | General support | $6,000 |
| Contra Costa Solano Food Bank | Concord, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity East Bay | Oakland, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa | Martinez, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Contracosta | Martinez, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $66,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2330850
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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