Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust

EIN 20-6724118 · AL · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5.7K Funds in AL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust based in AL paid 14 grants totaling $114K to 14 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $5.7K to $17.1K, with a median of $5.7K. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, CORNER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, and PRESBYTERIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,749,787
Giving (latest yr)
$114,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$5.7K
Recipients
14
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of Alabama$17,100
  • Corner Presbyterian Church$11,400
  • Presbyterian Home for Children$11,400
  • Public Library Selma and Dallas County$11,400
  • West Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center$11,400

Where grants went

  • Alabama$114,000 · 14 grants

Grants Paid (14)

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Scholarship Fund - School of Commerce
$17,100
Presbyterian Home for Children
Talladega, AL
General Support
$11,400
Public Library Selma and Dallas County
Selma, AL
General Support
$11,400
West Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center
Selma, AL
General Support
$11,400
Corner Presbyterian Church
Selma, AL
General Support
$11,400
Salvation Army
Selma, AL
General Support
$5,700
Sturdivant Museum
Selma, AL
General Support
$5,700
United Way Agency Selma and Dallas County
Selma, AL
General Support
$5,700
Alabama Sheriff Youth Ranches Inc
Montgomery, AL
General Support
$5,700
Young Men's Christian Association
Selma, AL
General Support
$5,700
Board of Education City of Selma
Selma, AL
General Support
$5,700
Boy Scouts of America - Selma District
Selma, AL
General Support
$5,700

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust 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, Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust reported 14 itemized grants totaling $114K. Individual grants ranged from $5.7K to $17.1K (median $5.7K).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, CORNER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PRESBYTERIAN HOME FOR CHILDREN, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust is a private foundation based in Alabama, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Julia G Melson Charitable Testamentary Trust 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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