Melva Long Trust
Invitation OnlySt Petersburg, Florida · EIN 30-6722342 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$77,941
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $77,941 and $77,941.
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
92% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | General support | $350,736 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $350,736 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc | Smithtown, NY | General use | $77,941 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | General support | $77,941 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Providence, RI | General support | $77,941 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Inc | Yorktown Heights, NY | General support | $77,941 |
| The Salvation Army | Hoffman Estates, IL | General support | $77,941 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | St Louis, MO | General support | $77,941 |
| St Louis Peregrine Society Inc | St Louis, MO | General support | $77,941 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | St Louis, MO | General support | $77,941 |
| Animal Protective Association of Missouri | St Louis, MO | General support | $77,941 |
| Saint Louis Zoo Association | St Louis, MO | General support | $77,941 |
| Unity School of Christianity | Unity Village, MO | General support | $77,941 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,558,823 | 13 |
| 2024 | $1,399,061 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,179,520 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349104452
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6722342
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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