The Meelia Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLynnfield, Massachusetts · EIN 20-7198269 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School | Methuen, MA | Working to transform the lives of young students | $125,000 |
| Elms College | Chicopee, MA | Support the educational mission | $40,000 |
| Saint Anselm College | Manchester, NH | To provide a distinct liberal arts education, fostering intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth, while incorporating professional… | $25,000 |
| Holy Apostle Church | Haverhill, MA | To support the renovation of the church | $10,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($100,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $300,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $309,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $424,290 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611219349100821
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7198269
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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