Robert S Mells Scholarship Fund

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Chicago, Illinois · EIN 74-6470177 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$19K

Organizations funded1

Typical grant$18,698

Total assets$494K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $18,698 and $18,698.

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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.

Education1

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside Illinois.

Ohio1

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Orion Lodge #353 F&am	Kingsville, OH	Scholarship funds	$18,698

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$18,698	1
2024	$16,475	1
2023	$17,025	1

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349103726
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6470177
Profile updated Nov 10, 2026

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