Private Foundation

THE MELSNESS FAMILY FOUNDATION

Based in STEVENSVILLE, MT, THE MELSNESS FAMILY FOUNDATION operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $539K in revenue, $436K in expenses, $426K in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 142 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $1.8M.

EIN: 912154965 STEVENSVILLE, MT Latest filing: 2024

Total Revenue$539K

Total Expenses$436K

Total Assets$426K

Grants Given142

Grant Total$1.8M

Filing Years2020–2024

Sample Grants Given

ONE SPIRIT

RAPID CITY, SD · 2024

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LAKOTA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH MATERIAL NEEDS

$92,000

NEXT CHAPTER

TACOMA, WA · 2024

EMPOWERING THE WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY AND THEIR CHILDREN TO THRIVE

$50,000

WATSONS CHILDRENS SHELTER

MUSSOULA, MI · 2024

TO PROVIDE SAFETY, NURTURING, AND STABILITY TO CHILDREN & FAMILIES THROUGH QUALITY SERVICES AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.

$50,000

PROJECT 150

RENO, NV · 2024

TO PROVIDE FREE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO HOMELESS, DISPLACED, AND DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SO THEY CAN REMAIN IN SCHOOL, GRADUATE, AND BUILD BRIGHT FUTURES.

$40,000

GIG HARBOR KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL

GIG HARBOR, WA · 2024

SERVICE PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE LIFE OF CHILDREN IN GIG HARBOR AND THE WORLD

$35,000

Showing up to 5 of 142 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

BOARD MEMBER Dan Durr

BOARD MEMBER Gordon Rush

SECRETARY Jamie Melsness

PRESIDENT Larry R Melsness

TREASURER Mark Melsness

BOARD MEMBER Melia Melsness

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Top Grant Purposes

FOR FOOD BANKS

$279,000 13 grants

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LAKOTA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH MATERIAL NEEDS

$272,500 8 grants

SOUTH SOUND CARE FOUNDATION BRINGS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIFE SAVING, CUTTING EDGE CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS TO ALL PATIENTS IN THE SOUTH SOUND.

$103,730 4 grants

TO PROVIDE SAFETY, NURTURING, AND STABILITY TO CHILDREN & FAMILIES THROUGH QUALITY SERVICES AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.

$100,000 3 grants

EMPOWERING THE WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY AND THEIR CHILDREN TO THRIVE

$95,000 3 grants

Financial Trends

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets
2024	$539K	$436K	$426K
2023	$328K	$392K	$323K
2022	$250K	$281K	$387K
2021	$300K	$84K	$418K
2020	$101K	$163K	$203K

Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $101K to $539K (+433%), with total assets most recently reported at $426K.

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Grant Geography

Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AK, CA, CT, DC, FL, IL, and 4 other states.

AKCACTDCFLILLAMIMTNV

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