Johny Melohn Foundation
This organization is a private foundation focused on charitable giving. Its mission centers on supporting various charitable organizations, particularly in the realm of human services and community service initiatives. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit entities that align with its charitable goals. It operates with a small asset base and has made a significant charitable disbursement to various 501(c)(3) organizations, indicating a commitment to enhancing community welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofit partners based in New York with existing relationships or prior visibility to the foundation or its officers.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York state
- • Existing relationship or direct introduction to the foundation or its officer
- • Programs aligned with general charitable/human services causes
- • Capacity to receive a larger single grant rather than multiple small awards
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year is confined to New York, with 100% of recorded grant dollars directed in-state.
Recipient Variety
The latest available year shows a single recorded grant to one listed recipient, so the observed recipient set is very narrow; the conclusion is limited by a one-year observation window.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly notes it only funds preselected applicants and there is no visible public application path; because only one year is available, recipient turnover cannot be tested, but the declared preselection policy and lack of contact details make entry by an unfamiliar applicant unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
