The Mellor Foundation
Invitation OnlyLehi, Utah · EIN 56-2548567 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
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
12% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | Education | $65,000 |
| Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | Rugby | $5,000 |
| Alpine School District Foundation | American Fork, UT | Education | $2,000 |
| Sub for Santa | Salt Lake City, UT | Homeless Shelter | $1,575 |
| Eli & Hina Faleomavaega Foundation | Provo, UT | Golf | $1,500 |
| Sape Foundation | Mapleton, UT | Poverty | $1,250 |
| Caveman Rugby Club | American Fork, UT | Rugby | $1,000 |
| SA Lifelineorg | Lehi, UT | Addiction Recovery | $1,000 |
| Hanks Fa'alogo | West Jordan, UT | Rugby | $1,000 |
| Rise Up Foundation | Jefferson, MO | Literacy | $1,000 |
| Utah CO FOP Lodge 31 | Springville, UT | Cops & kids | $600 |
| Wasatch United Softball | Riverton, UT | Softball | $500 |
| Level Up Elites | Orem, UT | Football | $500 |
| Lehi High School Golf | Lehi, UT | Golf | $493 |
| Stanzie Sauvao Rugby | West Jordan, UT | Rugby | $300 |
| University of Mount Olive | Mt Olive, NC | Baseball | $100 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($34,160). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116,978 | 23 |
| 2024 | $85,805 | 22 |
| 2023 | $157,811 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631419349101218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2548567
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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