Private foundation · Knoxville, TN
The Melrose Foundation
Typical grant size
$300 – $500 – $1K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
29
Repeat grantees
19
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNONE
ContactJACKSON G KRAMER · 8655255134
MaterialsNAME AND ADDRESS, TYPE OF ORGANIZATION, TAX EXEMPT DETERMINATION LETTER UNDER IRC SEC. 501(C)(3), BROCHURE OR OTHER PRINTED MATERIALS REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS.
RestrictionsNONE, OTHER THAN THE ORGANIZATION MUST BE A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Jackson G Kramer
PRESIDENT
Wayne R Kramer
VP, SEC, TRE
Cowan Rodgers III
MEMBER
Edwin H Rayson
MEMBERS
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
7.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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377
Total grants awarded
$316K
Total amount
$838
Average grant
$5K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.