Foundation profile
The Melsness Family Foundation
Private foundation · Stevensville, MT
Invitation only
Grants (last 3 years)
20
Total given (last 3 years)
$430k
Median grant
$12k
Range
$100 – $92k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Ethnic and immigrant services · 32%Homeless shelter · 18%Homeless services · 14%Medical research · 12%Human services · 11%
States
WashingtonSouth DakotaMichiganNevadaMontana
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