The Elena Melius Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHuntington, New York · EIN 11-2816624 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$45K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$500
Total assets$9,144
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Hospital Foundation | Roslyn, NY | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $16,000 |
| Pat Cairo Family Foundation Inc | North Valley Stream, NY | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $15,500 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $5,000 |
| Thomas Reynolds Foundation | North Bellmore, NY | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting children's health and welfare | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $1,000 |
| The Hagedorn Little Village School | Seaford, NY | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Hagerstwon, MD | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $750 |
| Guide Dogs for Blind Inc | San Rafael, CA | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $500 |
| St Mary's Foundation for Children Inc | Bayside, NY | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Hicksville, NY | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $500 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $500 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation | Springfield, VA | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $500 |
| Sorrentino Family Foundation Corp | Huntington, NY | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $500 |
| Girl Scouts of Nassau County Inc | Garden City, NY | To assist local humane service organizations and institutions promoting health and welfare | $70 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,820 | 15 |
| 2024 | $31,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $12,750 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349101045
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-2816624
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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