Funding search · EIN 912154965 · Stevensville, MT

The Melsness Family Foundation

Name: The Melsness Family Foundation grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

79
grants reported: $1.5M
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $12,500
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

children families life through people youth care communities

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

One Spirit4 grants · $269,241
Watsons Childrens Shelter4 grants · $150,000
South Sound Care Foundation4 grants · $129,730
Gig Harbor Kiwanis International4 grants · $110,000
Project 1503 grants · $110,000
Next Chapter3 grants · $95,000
The Coffee Oasis4 grants · $80,000
Compassion Washington4 grants · $80,000
Step By Step4 grants · $75,000
Stevensville Pantry Partners3 grants · $74,000

Giving over time

$267,587

2022

$380,130

2023

$429,790

2024

$453,102

2025

Grant history

All 79 reported grants, largest first.

$101,241
One Spirit · Rapid City, SD · 2025
To provide assistance to lakota children and families with material needs
$92,000
One Spirit · Rapid City, SD · 2024
To provide assistance to lakota children and families with material needs
$50,000
Watsons Childrens Shelter · Mussoula, MI · 2025
To provide safety, nurturing, and stability to children & families through quality services and trauma-informed care.
$50,000
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.
$46,000
One Spirit · Rapid City, SD · 2022
To provide assistance to lakota children and families with material needs
$40,000
Gig Harbor Kiwanis International · Gig Harbor, WA · 2025
Service projects to improve the life of children in gig harbor and the world
$40,000
Project 150 · Reno, NV · 2025
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
Vine Maple Place · Maple Valley, WA · 2025
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 · 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
The Coffee Oasis · Tacoma, WA · 2023
Restoring communities through compassionate youth programs and coffee businesses.
$38,230
South Sound Care Foundation · Tacoma, WA · 2022
South sound care foundation brings the opportunity for life saving, cutting edge cancer clinical trials to all patients in the south sound.
$35,000
Gig Harbor Kiwanis International · Gig Harbor, WA · 2024
Service projects to improve the life of children in gig harbor and the world
$35,000
Compassion Washington · Tacoma, WA · 2023
To unite with communities to share the compassion of christ by providing free healthcare clinics and fighting human trafficking.
$35,000
Next Chapter · Tacoma, WA · 2023
Empowering the women in our community and their children to thrive
$34,000
South Sound Care Foundation · Tacoma, WA · 2025
South sound care foundation brings the opportunity for life saving, cutting edge cancer clinical trials to all patients in the south sound.
$32,500
South Sound Care Foundation · Tacoma, WA · 2024
South sound care foundation brings the opportunity for life saving, cutting edge cancer clinical trials to all patients in the south sound.
$30,000
Hope Sparks - Relative Raising · Tacoma, WA · 2023
We strengthen families by inspiring courage and confidence to make a lasting change.
$30,000
One Spirit · Rapid City, SD · 2023
To provide assistance to lakota children and families with material needs
$30,000
Project 150 · Reno, NV · 2023
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.
$30,000
Watsons Childrens Shelter · Mussoula, MI · 2023
To provide safety, nurturing, and stability to children & families through quality services and trauma-informed care.
$25,000
Caring for Kids · Fircrest, WA · 2025
To help raise healthy, happy, productive kids who are ready to learn!
$25,000
Food and Backpacks 4 Kids · Lakebay, WA · 2025
To meet the nutritional needs of hungry children and families at times when other resources are not available and to be a stable source of healthy foods for those who need it most.
$25,000
Stevensville Pantry Partners · Stevensville, MT · 2024
For food banks
$25,000
Gig Harbor Kiwanis International · Gig Harbor, WA · 2023
Service projects to improve the life of children in gig harbor and the world
$25,000
South Sound Care Foundation · Tacoma, WA · 2023
South sound care foundation brings the opportunity for life saving, cutting edge cancer clinical trials to all patients in the south sound.
$25,000
Step By Step · Puyallup, WA · 2023
To transform the lives of at-risk pregnant women, so they will deliver healthy babies, embrace positive parenting, and establish safe homes and secure futures.
$25,000
Stevensville Pantry Partners · Stevensville, MT · 2023
For food banks
$25,000
Step By Step · Milton, WA · 2022
To transform the lives of at-risk pregnant women, so they will deliver healthy babies, embrace positive parenting, and establish safe homes and secure futures.
$24,000
Stevensville Pantry Partners · Stevensville, MT · 2022
For food banks
$20,000
Serving Our Kids Foundation · Henderson, NV · 2025
To provide hope and a brighter future for at-risk, food-insecure children by providing them a weekly, weekend meal bag through a vast group of donors, advocates and volunteers who work to help us end child hunger across… read allTo provide hope and a brighter future for at-risk, food-insecure children by providing them a weekly, weekend meal bag through a vast group of donors, advocates and volunteers who work to help us end child hunger across the valley. less
$20,000
Sitka Community Recreation · Stika, AK · 2024
Sitka counseling prevents and reduces the harmful effects of mental illness and substance abuse in the lives of youth, adults, and families
$20,000
Sitka Community Recreation · Stika, AK · 2023
Sitka counseling prevents and reduces the harmful effects of mental illness and substance abuse in the lives of youth, adults, and families
$20,000
Compassion Washington · Tacoma, WA · 2022
To unite with communities to share the compassion of christ by providing free healthcare clinics and fighting human trafficking.
$20,000
Sitka Community Recreation · Stika, AK · 2022
Sitka counseling prevents and reduces the harmful effects of mental illness and substance abuse in the lives of youth, adults, and families
$20,000
Watsons Childrens Shelter · Mussoula, MI · 2022
To provide safety, nurturing, and stability to children & families through quality services and trauma-informed care.
$15,000
Food and Backpacks 4 Kids · Lakebay, WA · 2024
To meet the nutritional needs of hungry children and families at times when other resources are not available and to be a stable source of healthy foods for those who need it most.
$15,000
The Coffee Oasis · Bremerton, WA · 2022
Restoring communities through compassionate youth programs and coffee businesses.
$12,500
Compassion Washington · Tacoma, WA · 2025
To unite with communities to share the compassion of christ by providing free healthcare clinics and fighting human trafficking.
$12,500
Step By Step · Puyallup, WA · 2025
To transform the lives of at-risk pregnant women, so they will deliver healthy babies, embrace positive parenting, and establish safe homes and secure futures.
$12,500
The Coffee Oasis · Tacoma, WA · 2025
Restoring communities through compassionate youth programs and coffee businesses.
$12,500
Youth for Christ · Tacoma, WA · 2025
To have a noticeable spiritual impact on pierce county by engaging 11-19 year olds in the life long journey of following jesus christ. Yfc reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and othe… read allTo have a noticeable spiritual impact on pierce county by engaging 11-19 year olds in the life long journey of following jesus christ. Yfc reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the word of god and prayer, passion for sharing the love of christ and commitment to social involvement. less
$12,500
Compassion Washington · Tacoma, WA · 2024
To unite with communities to share the compassion of christ by providing free healthcare clinics and fighting human trafficking.
$12,500
Step By Step · Puyallup, WA · 2024
To transform the lives of at-risk pregnant women, so they will deliver healthy babies, embrace positive parenting, and establish safe homes and secure futures.
$12,500
The Coffee Oasis · Tacoma, WA · 2024
Restoring communities through compassionate youth programs and coffee businesses.
$12,500
Youth for Christ · Tacoma, WA · 2024
To have a noticeable spiritual impact on pierce county by engaging 11-19 year olds in the life long journey of following jesus christ. Yfc reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and othe… read allTo have a noticeable spiritual impact on pierce county by engaging 11-19 year olds in the life long journey of following jesus christ. Yfc reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to the word of god and prayer, passion for sharing the love of christ and commitment to social involvement. less
$10,000
Sibling Strong · Port Orchard, WA · 2025
To reunite brothers and sisters with washington ties, who are separated because of foster care, kinship care and through adoption for summer camp and day events that reinforce sibling connection, encourage social develo… read allTo reunite brothers and sisters with washington ties, who are separated because of foster care, kinship care and through adoption for summer camp and day events that reinforce sibling connection, encourage social development, restore hope, and reduce feelings of isolation. less
$10,000
Sitka Community Recreation · Stika, AK · 2025
Sitka counseling prevents and reduces the harmful effects of mental illness and substance abuse in the lives of youth, adults, and families.
$10,000
Serving Our Kids Foundation · Henderson, NV · 2024
To provide hope and a brighter future for at-risk, food-insecure children by providing them a weekly, weekend meal bag through a vast group of donors, advocates and volunteers who work to help us end child hunger across… read allTo provide hope and a brighter future for at-risk, food-insecure children by providing them a weekly, weekend meal bag through a vast group of donors, advocates and volunteers who work to help us end child hunger across the valley. less
$10,000
Food Backpacks 4 Kids · Lakebay, WA · 2023
To meet the nutritional needs of hungry children and families at times when other resources are not available and to be a stable source of healthy foods for those who need it most.
$10,000
Gig Harbor Kiwanis International · Gig Harbor, WA · 2022
Service projects to improve the life of children in gig harbor and the world
$10,000
Next Chapter · Tacoma, WA · 2022
Empowering the women in our community and their children to thrive
$9,880
Ravalli County 4-H Ffa · Hamilton, MT · 2023
4-h is a community of young people across america who are learning leadership, citizenship and life
$7,517
Ravalli County 4-H Ffa · Hamilton, MT · 2022
4-h is a community of young people across america who are learning leadership, citizenship and life
$7,190
Adopt-a-Native-Elder Program · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024
To provide food and other support for elders of the native dine people
$6,261
Ravalli County 4-H Ffa · Hamilton, MT · 2025
4-h is a community of young people across america who are learning leadership, citizenship and life
$6,200
Adopt-a-Native-Elder Program · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023
To provide food and other support for elders of the native dine people
$5,000
4c Coalition · Seattle, WA · 2022
Mentoring and support services for vulnerable youth of color
$5,000
A Step Ahead in Pierce County · Puyallup, WA · 2022
To support families of infants and toddlers with special needs.
$5,000
Hope Sparks - Relative Raising · Tacoma, WA · 2022
We strengthen families by inspiring courage and confidence to make a lasting change.
$5,000
Hopes Closet · Tacoma, WA · 2022
Hope's closet exists to enrich the lives of families that are impacted by children's services
$5,000
World Central Kitchen · Washington Dc, DC · 2022
Wck is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
$3,840
Adopt-a-Native-Elder Program · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022
To provide food and other support for elders of the native dine people
$2,000
Costa Rica International Academy · 2022
Provide for the development of intellectual, social, aesthetic and moral values that satisfy the needs of our students
$1,200
Ima Helps · Indian Wells, CA · 2023
To provide quality medical care to underserved populations worldwide
$1,000
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2025
For research and education for cystic fibrosis
$1,000
Bitterroot Performing Arts Council · Hamilton, MT · 2024
To bring our community together through the presentation of performing arts experiences.
$1,000
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2024
For research and education for cystic fibrosis
$1,000
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2023
For research and education for cystic fibrosis
$1,000
Sitka Fine Arts Camp · Sitka, AK · 2023
Providing young people with an opportunity to explore and develop their artistic talents in a beautiful and inspiring setting.
$1,000
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Seattle, WA · 2022
For research and education for cystic fibrosis
$500
Cm Russell Museum - Program for Kids · Great Falls, MT · 2024
To collect, preserve, research, interpret, and educate on the art and life of charles marion russell
$500
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation · San Antonio, TX · 2024
The sssf manages clay target and action shooting youth development programs in which adult coaches and other volunteers use shooting sports to teach and demonstrate sportsmanship, responsibility, honesty, ethics, integr… read allThe sssf manages clay target and action shooting youth development programs in which adult coaches and other volunteers use shooting sports to teach and demonstrate sportsmanship, responsibility, honesty, ethics, integrity, teamwork, and other positive life skills. less
$500
The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation · San Antonio, TX · 2023
The sssf manages clay target and action shooting youth development programs in which adult coaches and other volunteers use shooting sports to teach and demonstrate sportsmanship, responsibility, honesty, ethics, integr… read allThe sssf manages clay target and action shooting youth development programs in which adult coaches and other volunteers use shooting sports to teach and demonstrate sportsmanship, responsibility, honesty, ethics, integrity, teamwork, and other positive life skills. less
$350
Team Gleason Foundation · New Orleans, LA · 2023
To improve life for people living with als by delivering innovative technology and equipment, as well as providing and empowering an improved life experience.
$250
Bitterroot Humane Association · Hamilton, MT · 2025
To build a compassionate community where pets and people thrive.
$250
Bitterroot Land Trust · Hamilton, MT · 2025
To protect the water, wildlife, working farms and ranches, and access to recreational lands that connect people to the beautiful open lands of the bitterroot valley, montana by partnering with willing landowners to impl… read allTo protect the water, wildlife, working farms and ranches, and access to recreational lands that connect people to the beautiful open lands of the bitterroot valley, montana by partnering with willing landowners to implement voluntary conservation easements on privately owned property. less
$100
Cm Russell Museum - Program for Kids · Great Falls, MT · 2025
To collect, preserve, research, interpret, and educate on the art and life of charles marion russell
$100
Montana Food Bank Network · Missoula, MT · 2024
To end hunger in montana through food acquisition and distribution, education, and advocacy.

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