Melsa Foundation

Naperville, IL
Tax-exempt since Jan. 1997
EIN: 42-1464665

This organization is not listed in the IRS's most recent list of tax exempt organizations, but we have data associated with this Employer Identification Number.

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Tax Filings by Year

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2021

Revenue

$6,818

Expenses

$61,349

Net Income

-$54,531

Net Assets

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$5,300	77.7%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$93	1.4%
Sales of Assets	$1,400	20.5%
Other Income	$25	0.4%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$59,740	97.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$0
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$0

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James L Melsa (President/Treasurer)	$0	$0
Katherine S Melsa (Vice President/Secretary)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on Dec. 21, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Revenue

$26,212

Expenses

$109,710

Net Income

-$83,498

Net Assets

$54,530

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$2,400	9.2%
Sales of Assets	$23,787	90.7%
Other Income	$25	0.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$107,134	97.7%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$54,531
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$54,530

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James L Melsa (President/Treasurer)	$0	$0
Katherine S Melsa (Vice President/Secretary)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 13, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

$9,027

Expenses

$110,977

Net Income

-$101,950

Net Assets

$138,028

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$4,853	53.8%
Sales of Assets	$4,123	45.7%
Other Income	$51	0.6%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$107,166	96.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$138,029
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$138,028

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James L Melsa (President/Treasurer)	$0	$0
Katherine S Melsa (Vice President/Secretary)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 15, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Revenue

$24,885

Expenses

$112,074

Net Income

-$87,189

Net Assets

$239,979

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$7,113	28.6%
Sales of Assets	$17,552	70.5%
Other Income	$220	0.9%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$107,099	95.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$239,979
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$239,979

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James L Melsa (Pres/Treas)	$0	$0
Katherine S Melsa (V.P./Sec)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 6, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Revenue

$48,250

Expenses

$124,128

Net Income

-$75,878

Net Assets

$327,168

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$9,174	19.0%
Sales of Assets	$38,939	80.7%
Other Income	$137	0.3%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$117,143	94.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$327,168
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$327,168

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James L Melsa (Pres/Treas)	$0	$0
Katherine Smith Melsa (V.P./Sec)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 8, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Revenue

$50,941

Expenses

$130,864

Net Income

-$79,923

Net Assets

$403,046

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$11,529	22.6%
Sales of Assets	$39,383	77.3%
Other Income	$29	0.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$122,573	93.7%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$403,046
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$403,046

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James L Melsa (Pres/Treas)	$0	$0
Katherine Smith Melsa (V.P./Sec)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 5, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$29,945

Expenses

$37,394

Net Income

-$7,449

Net Assets

$482,969

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$14,139	47.2%
Sales of Assets	$15,806	52.8%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$27,379	73.2%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$482,969
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$482,969

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James L Melsa (Pres/Treas)	$0	$0
Katherine Smith Melsa (V.P./Sec)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 2, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

$39,259

Expenses

$29,874

Net Income

$9,385

Net Assets

$490,418

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$15,071	38.4%
Sales of Assets	$23,912	60.9%
Other Income	$276	0.7%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$20,405	68.3%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$490,418
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$490,418

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James L Melsa (Pres/Treas)	$0	$0
Katherine Smith Melsa (V.P./Sec)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on April 24, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

$65,635

Expenses

$77,004

Net Income

-$11,369

Net Assets

$481,033

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$14,975	22.8%
Sales of Assets	$50,593	77.1%
Other Income	$67	0.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$66,800	86.7%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$481,033
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$481,033

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
James L Melsa (Pres/Treas)	$0	$0
Katherine Smith Melsa (V.P./Sec)	$0	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 6, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$64,954

Expenses

$68,691

Net Income

-$3,737

Net Assets

$492,401

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$14,096	21.7%
Sales of Assets	$50,858	78.3%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$60,527	88.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$492,402
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$492,401

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

$50,617

Expenses

$104,961

Net Income

-$54,344

Net Assets

$496,138

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$0
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$11,206	22.1%
Sales of Assets	$39,358	77.8%
Other Income	$53	0.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$94,947	90.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$496,139
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$496,138

990-PF

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Melsa Foundation

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Type of Nonprofit

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