The Melanson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeverly Hills, California · EIN 95-4631398 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
26% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community School of Naples | Naples, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| Mount St Marys University | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Immacuate Conception School | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $3,000 |
| The San Caros School | Monterey, CA | Education | $2,000 |
| St Francis Center | Los Angeles, CA | Help the needy | $1,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepard | Beverly Hills, CA | Help the needy | $1,000 |
| St Timothy Catholic Church | Los Angeles, CA | Help the needy | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Phoenix, AZ | Medical research | $1,000 |
| St Martin of Tours School | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Marymount High School | Los Angeles, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Naples Historical Society | Naples, FL | Community | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children Hospital | Memphis, TN | Help the needy | $1,000 |
| Providence Health Foundation | Napa, CA | Medical | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Van Nuys, CA | Youth activity | $1,000 |
| Laguna Beach Garden Club | Laguna Beach, CA | Education | $500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($29,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $79,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $79,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102370
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4631398
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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