The Melsness Foundation
Private foundation · Stevensville, MT · EIN 91-2154965 · reported 2023–2025 · files as The Melsness Family Foundation
60grants reported
$14Kmedian award
$6,200lower quartile
$100smallest grant
$1.3Mtotal paid
10states reached
3years giving
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
888 S Burnt Fork RD
Stevensville, MT 59870-6656
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Spirit TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LAKOTA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH MATERIAL NEEDS | Rapid City, SD | $101,241 |
| One Spirit TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LAKOTA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH MATERIAL NEEDS | Rapid City, SD | $92,000 |
| Watsons Childrens Shelter TO PROVIDE SAFETY, NURTURING, AND STABILITY TO CHILDREN & FAMILIES THROUGH QUALITY SERVICES AND TRAU | Mussoula, MI | $50,000 |
| Next Chapter EMPOWERING THE WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY AND THEIR CHILDREN TO THRIVE | Tacoma, WA | $50,000 |
| Watsons Childrens Shelter TO PROVIDE SAFETY, NURTURING, AND STABILITY TO CHILDREN & FAMILIES THROUGH QUALITY SERVICES AND TRAU | Mussoula, MI | $50,000 |
| Gig Harbor Kiwanis International SERVICE PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE LIFE OF CHILDREN IN GIG HARBOR AND THE WORLD | Gig Harbor, WA | $40,000 |
| Project 150 TO PROVIDE FREE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO HOMELESS, DISPLACED, AND DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | Reno, NV | $40,000 |
| Vine Maple Place TO END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS IN SOUTH KING COUNTY, RESULTING IN HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERY CHIL | Maple Valley, WA | $40,000 |
| The Coffee Oasis RESTORING COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMPASSIONATE YOUTH PROGRAMS AND COFFEE BUSINESSES. | Tacoma, WA | $40,000 |
| Project 150 TO PROVIDE FREE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO HOMELESS, DISPLACED, AND DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | Reno, NV | $40,000 |
| Compassion Washington TO UNITE WITH COMMUNITIES TO SHARE THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST BY PROVIDING FREE HEALTHCARE CLINICS AND | Tacoma, WA | $35,000 |
| Next Chapter EMPOWERING THE WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY AND THEIR CHILDREN TO THRIVE | Tacoma, WA | $35,000 |
| Gig Harbor Kiwanis International SERVICE PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE LIFE OF CHILDREN IN GIG HARBOR AND THE WORLD | Gig Harbor, WA | $35,000 |
| South Sound Care Foundation SOUTH SOUND CARE FOUNDATION BRINGS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIFE SAVING, CUTTING EDGE CANCER CLINICAL TRI | Tacoma, WA | $34,000 |
| South Sound Care Foundation SOUTH SOUND CARE FOUNDATION BRINGS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIFE SAVING, CUTTING EDGE CANCER CLINICAL TRI | Tacoma, WA | $32,500 |
| Hope Sparks - Relative Raising WE STRENGTHEN FAMILIES BY INSPIRING COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE TO MAKE A LASTING CHANGE. | Tacoma, WA | $30,000 |
| One Spirit TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LAKOTA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH MATERIAL NEEDS | Rapid City, SD | $30,000 |
| Watsons Childrens Shelter TO PROVIDE SAFETY, NURTURING, AND STABILITY TO CHILDREN & FAMILIES THROUGH QUALITY SERVICES AND TRAU | Mussoula, MI | $30,000 |
| Project 150 TO PROVIDE FREE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO HOMELESS, DISPLACED, AND DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | Reno, NV | $30,000 |
| Food and Backpacks 4 Kids TO MEET THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF HUNGRY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT TIMES WHEN OTHER RESOURCES ARE NOT | Lakebay, WA | $25,000 |
| Caring for Kids TO HELP RAISE HEALTHY, HAPPY, PRODUCTIVE KIDS WHO ARE READY TO LEARN! | Fircrest, WA | $25,000 |
| Gig Harbor Kiwanis International SERVICE PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE LIFE OF CHILDREN IN GIG HARBOR AND THE WORLD | Gig Harbor, WA | $25,000 |
| South Sound Care Foundation SOUTH SOUND CARE FOUNDATION BRINGS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIFE SAVING, CUTTING EDGE CANCER CLINICAL TRI | Tacoma, WA | $25,000 |
| Step BY Step TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF AT-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN, SO THEY WILL DELIVER HEALTHY BABIES, EMBRACE POSIT | Puyallup, WA | $25,000 |
| Stevensville Pantry Partners FOR FOOD BANKS | Stevensville, MT | $25,000 |
| Stevensville Pantry Partners FOR FOOD BANKS | Stevensville, MT | $25,000 |
| Serving Our Kids Foundation TO PROVIDE HOPE AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR AT-RISK, FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN BY PROVIDING THEM A WEEKLY | Henderson, NV | $20,000 |
| Sitka Community Recreation SITKA COUNSELING PREVENTS AND REDUCES THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN T | Stika, AK | $20,000 |
| Sitka Community Recreation SITKA COUNSELING PREVENTS AND REDUCES THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN T | Stika, AK | $20,000 |
| Food and Backpacks 4 Kids TO MEET THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF HUNGRY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT TIMES WHEN OTHER RESOURCES ARE NOT | Lakebay, WA | $15,000 |
| Compassion Washington TO UNITE WITH COMMUNITIES TO SHARE THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST BY PROVIDING FREE HEALTHCARE CLINICS AND | Tacoma, WA | $12,500 |
| Step BY Step TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF AT-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN, SO THEY WILL DELIVER HEALTHY BABIES, EMBRACE POSIT | Puyallup, WA | $12,500 |
| The Coffee Oasis RESTORING COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMPASSIONATE YOUTH PROGRAMS AND COFFEE BUSINESSES. | Tacoma, WA | $12,500 |
| Youth for Christ TO HAVE A NOTICEABLE SPIRITUAL IMPACT ON PIERCE COUNTY BY ENGAGING 11-19 YEAR OLDS IN THE LIFE LONG | Tacoma, WA | $12,500 |
| Compassion Washington TO UNITE WITH COMMUNITIES TO SHARE THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST BY PROVIDING FREE HEALTHCARE CLINICS AND | Tacoma, WA | $12,500 |
| Step BY Step TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF AT-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN, SO THEY WILL DELIVER HEALTHY BABIES, EMBRACE POSIT | Puyallup, WA | $12,500 |
| The Coffee Oasis RESTORING COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMPASSIONATE YOUTH PROGRAMS AND COFFEE BUSINESSES. | Tacoma, WA | $12,500 |
| Youth for Christ TO HAVE A NOTICEABLE SPIRITUAL IMPACT ON PIERCE COUNTY BY ENGAGING 11-19 YEAR OLDS IN THE LIFE LONG | Tacoma, WA | $12,500 |
| Sitka Community Recreation SITKA COUNSELING PREVENTS AND REDUCES THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN T | Stika, AK | $10,000 |
| Sibling Strong TO REUNITE BROTHERS AND SISTERS WITH WASHINGTON TIES, WHO ARE SEPARATED BECAUSE OF FOSTER CARE, KINS | Port Orchard, WA | $10,000 |
| Food Backpacks 4 Kids TO MEET THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF HUNGRY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT TIMES WHEN OTHER RESOURCES ARE NOT | Lakebay, WA | $10,000 |
| Serving Our Kids Foundation TO PROVIDE HOPE AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR AT-RISK, FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN BY PROVIDING THEM A WEEKLY | Henderson, NV | $10,000 |
| Ravalli County 4-H FFA 4-H IS A COMMUNITY OF YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS AMERICA WHO ARE LEARNING LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP AND LIFE | Hamilton, MT | $9,880 |
| Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program TO PROVIDE FOOD AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR ELDERS OF THE NATIVE DINE PEOPLE | Salt Lake City, UT | $7,190 |
| Ravalli County 4-H FFA 4-H IS A COMMUNITY OF YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS AMERICA WHO ARE LEARNING LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP AND LIFE | Hamilton, MT | $6,261 |
| Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program TO PROVIDE FOOD AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR ELDERS OF THE NATIVE DINE PEOPLE | Salt Lake City, UT | $6,200 |
| Ima Helps TO PROVIDE QUALITY MEDICAL CARE TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS WORLDWIDE | Indian Wells, CA | $1,200 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS | Seattle, WA | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS | Seattle, WA | $1,000 |
| Sitka Fine Arts Camp PROVIDING YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE AND DEVELOP THEIR ARTISTIC TALENTS IN A BEAUTI | Sitka, AK | $1,000 |
| Bitterroot Performing Arts Council TO BRING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES. | Hamilton, MT | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS | Seattle, WA | $1,000 |
| The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation THE SSSF MANAGES CLAY TARGET AND ACTION SHOOTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN WHICH ADULT COACHES A | San Antonio, TX | $500 |
| CM Russell Museum - Program for Kids TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, RESEARCH, INTERPRET, AND EDUCATE ON THE ART AND LIFE OF CHARLES MARION RUSSELL | Great Falls, MT | $500 |
| The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation THE SSSF MANAGES CLAY TARGET AND ACTION SHOOTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN WHICH ADULT COACHES A | San Antonio, TX | $500 |
| Team Gleason Foundation TO IMPROVE LIFE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALS BY DELIVERING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT, AS WEL | New Orleans, LA | $350 |
| Bitterroot Humane Association TO BUILD A COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY WHERE PETS AND PEOPLE THRIVE. | Hamilton, MT | $250 |
| Bitterroot Land Trust TO PROTECT THE WATER, WILDLIFE, WORKING FARMS AND RANCHES, AND ACCESS TO RECREATIONAL LANDS THAT CON | Hamilton, MT | $250 |
| CM Russell Museum - Program for Kids TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, RESEARCH, INTERPRET, AND EDUCATE ON THE ART AND LIFE OF CHARLES MARION RUSSELL | Great Falls, MT | $100 |
| Montana Food Bank Network TO END HUNGER IN MONTANA THROUGH FOOD ACQUISITION AND DISTRIBUTION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. | Missoula, MT | $100 |
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