The Melvin C Draft Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTrinity, Florida · EIN 30-6321344 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$163K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$215K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,010.
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
58% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longleaf Elementary School | New Port Richey, FL | Charitable | $39,645 |
| Gulf High School Band Boosters | New Port Richey, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Area Habitat for Humanity | Farmville, VA | Charitable | $9,692 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch | Boys Ranch, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Uva Woman's Heart Health Program | Boone, IA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Buckingham County Public Library | Dillwyn, VA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Home for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | Charitable | $3,050 |
| Wounded Warrior | Topeka, KS | Charitable | $3,050 |
| All Hands & Hearts | Mattapoisett, MA | Charitable | $3,010 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $3,010 |
| Salvation Army | St Petersburg, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Fairfax, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Charlottesville Area Dental Access | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Emergency Food Network | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Clearwater, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Pasco County | Spring Hill, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Piedmont Housing Alliance | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| SPCA of New Port Richey | New Port Richey, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Uva Health Foundation | Boone, IA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Chapters Health | Temple Terrace, FL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Albermale Rescue Squad | Crozet, VA | Charitable | $2,900 |
| Jw Mitchell High School Weightlifti | New Port Richey, FL | Charitable | $2,700 |
| Colbys Crew | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $2,170 |
| Aca Scholarship Foundation | Stevenson Ranch, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Blue Ridge Food Bank | Verona, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Dillwyn Volunteer Fire Dept | Dillwyn, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Heartland Horse Heroes | Buckingham, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ladybug Farm Sanctuary | Odessa, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| River Ridge Middle School | New Port Richey, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospita | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation | Blacksburg, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| West Pasco Education Academy | Hudson, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Gulf High School Football Team | New Port Richey, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wendell Krinn Technical High School | New Port Richey, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Cryastal River Middle School PTO | Crystal River, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Maps | Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Norml Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Paramount Theatre of Charlottesvill | Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162,727 | 41 |
| 2024 | $162,668 | 40 |
| 2023 | $154,495 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611969349100821
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6321344
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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