The Melrose Foundation
Invitation OnlyKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 62-6037984 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$32K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$500
Total assets$402K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $1,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Health Center | Knoxville, TN | Medical support | $5,000 |
| Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville, TN | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tn | Maryville, TN | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Volunteer Ministry Center | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tn | Knoxville, TN | Educational support | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tn Valley | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Fish Hospitality Pantries | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Shangri-La Ther Academy of Riding | Lenoir City, TN | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, TN | Educational support | $1,000 |
| University Health System Inc | Knoxville, TN | Medical support | $1,000 |
| Wesley House Community Center | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $900 |
| Legal Aid of East Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $750 |
| Community School of the Arts | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $500 |
| Florence Crittenton Agency | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $500 |
| Girl Scout Council of Southern Appa | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $500 |
| Ijams Nature Center | Knoxville, TN | Educational support | $500 |
| Kapa Kitchen | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $500 |
| Knoxville Family Justice Center | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $500 |
| Mcclung Museum of Natural History & | Knoxville, TN | Educational support | $500 |
| Sertoma Center Inc | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $500 |
| The Joy of Music | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $500 |
| YMCA of East Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $500 |
| YWCA Knoxville and the Tn Valley | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $500 |
| Hearing & Speech Foundation of Blou | Maryville, TN | Charitable support | $400 |
| Tennessee Lions Charities | Nashville, TN | Charitable support | $350 |
| Casa Corridor of East Tennessee | Athens, TN | Charitable support | $300 |
| Knoxville Symphony Orchestra | Knoxville, TN | Educational support | $300 |
| Zoo Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $300 |
| Knox Area Rescue Ministries | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $250 |
| Knoxville-Knox Cty Cac Ofc on Aging | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $250 |
| The Muse Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $250 |
| John T O'connor Senior Center | Knoxville, TN | Charitable support | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,200 | 34 |
| 2024 | $28,950 | 33 |
| 2023 | $29,450 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349101276
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6037984
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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