Stella and James Melillo Foundation
Invitation OnlyNashville, Tennessee · EIN 68-0575267 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$98K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dvs | Santa Barbara, CA | charitable | $36,500 |
| STESA of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | charitable | $20,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | Santa Barbara, CA | charitable | $10,000 |
| Various Donee | Montecito, CA | charitable | $10,000 |
| New Beginnings | Seattle, WA | charitable | $5,000 |
| MOXI Museum | Santa Barbara, CA | charitable | $4,500 |
| Museum of Natural History | Santa Barbara, CA | charitable | $2,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Santa Barbara, CA | charitable | $2,500 |
| Ucsb | Santa Barbara, CA | charitable | $2,000 |
| Sanctuary Center | Santa Barbara, CA | charitable | $2,000 |
| Seattle Opera | Seattle, WA | charitable | $1,000 |
| SBHS Doms Athletics | Santa Barbara, CA | charitable | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Opera | Santa Barbara, CA | charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $50,860 | 6 |
| 2023 | $57,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349103195
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0575267
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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