Melton Foundation
Invitation OnlyHays, North Carolina · EIN 56-2276922 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$36K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$758K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
7% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rescue America | Millers Creek, NC | Operating fund | $6,000 |
| Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes | Wilkesboro, NC | Backpack food program for kids | $6,000 |
| Walk by Faith Christian Camp | Hays, NC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wilkes Cattlemen's Association | Wilkesboro, NC | Memorial agriculture scholarship | $3,000 |
| The Gideons International | North Wilkesboro, NC | Operating fund | $3,000 |
| The Health Foundation | North Wilkesboro, NC | Nursing scholarship | $3,000 |
| Wilkes Pregnancy Care Center | North Wilkesboro, NC | General fund | $2,000 |
| Mtn View Ruritan | Hays, NC | Operating fund | $1,500 |
| Wilkes Heritage Museum | Wilkesboro, NC | General fund | $1,500 |
| Hope Ministries | North Wilkesboro, NC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hospice of Wilkes | Wilkesboro, NC | Annual donation | $1,000 |
| Good News Club | North Wilkesboro, NC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Relay for Life-American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Relay for life | $1,000 |
| Wilkes Literacy Center | North Wilkesboro, NC | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $37,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $32,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611149349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2276922
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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