Harry S & Kathleen H Melikian Foundation Inc

EIN 84-3201120 · NC · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.2K Funds in MA, NC, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Harry S & Kathleen H Melikian Foundation Inc based in NC paid 7 grants totaling $43.9K to 7 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $275 to $20K, with a median of $1.2K. Its largest recipients included WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY, FOUNDATION FOR TJO ANIMALS, and NOURISH NC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$173,145
Giving (latest yr)
$43,865
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$1.2K
Recipients
7
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Westfield State University$20,000
  • Foundation for Tjo Animals$10,220
  • Nourish NC$10,220
  • Pine Street Inn$1,150
  • Wake County Spca$1,150

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$31,370 · 3 grants
  • North Carolina$12,220 · 3 grants
  • New York$275 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (7)

Westfield State University
Westrield, MA
Scholarships for Seniors IN Music
$20,000
Nourish NC
Wilmington, NC
Provide Nourishment and Food
$10,220
Foundation for Tjo Animals
Springfield, MA
Animal Welfare
$10,220
Pine Street Inn
Boston, MA
Support Homeless Individuals
$1,150
Wake County Spca
Raleigh, NC
Animal Welfare
$1,150
Durham Rescue Mission
Durham, NC
Support Homeless Individuals
$850
Say Inc
Irvington, NY
Support for Overcoming Suttering
$275

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Harry S & Kathleen H Melikian Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Harry S & Kathleen H Melikian Foundation Inc reported 7 itemized grants totaling $43.9K. Individual grants ranged from $275 to $20K (median $1.2K).

Recent recipients include WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY, FOUNDATION FOR TJO ANIMALS, NOURISH NC, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Harry S & Kathleen H Melikian Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Harry S & Kathleen H Melikian Foundation Inc gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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