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Private Foundation
THE MELSNESS FAMILY FOUNDATION
Based in STEVENSVILLE, MT, THE MELSNESS FAMILY FOUNDATION operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $1.0M in revenue, $458K in expenses, $981K in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 162 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $2.3M.
EIN: 912154965
STEVENSVILLE, MT
Private Independent Foundations
NTEE: T22
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.0M
Total Expenses$458K
Total Assets$981K
Grants Given162
Grant Total$2.3M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
ONE SPIRIT
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LAKOTA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH MATERIAL NEEDS
$101,241
WATSONS CHILDRENS SHELTER
TO PROVIDE SAFETY, NURTURING, AND STABILITY TO CHILDREN & FAMILIES THROUGH QUALITY SERVICES AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
$50,000
VINE MAPLE PLACE
TO END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS IN SOUTH KING COUNTY, RESULTING IN HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERY CHILD AND PARENT HAS A STABLE HOME TO GROW AND THRIVE.
$40,000
PROJECT 150
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
SERVICE PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE LIFE OF CHILDREN IN GIG HARBOR AND THE WORLD
$40,000
Showing up to 5 of 162 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
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.0M | $458K | $981K |
| 2024 | $539K | $436K | $426K |
| 2023 | $328K | $392K | $323K |
| 2022 | $250K | $281K | $387K |
| 2021 | $300K | $84K | $418K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $300K to $1.0M (+238%), with total assets most recently reported at $981K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
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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