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The Melonhead Foundation

AZ · EIN 860876513 · $12K rev · operational · grantmaker · www.melonhead.org
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The Melonhead Foundation provides financial assistance and integrative wellness support to individuals and families facing serious health challenges, particularly cancer. It funds alternative and complementary therapies, travel, housing, and other critical needs during treatment. The organization operates primarily in Arizona, with some support extending to families in other states.

activities · 7

what they do

direct service · 7
  • Facilitation of state tax credit donations Arizona Tax Credit Donation Program
    Participates in the Arizona State Tax Credit program, enabling donors to receive full state tax deductions for their contributions to the foundation.
  • Financial assistance for housing stability Emergency Shelter Services
    Provides financial support to families to prevent home loss, including making house payments for three months while families are away for medical treatment and helping them catch up on mortgage or rent obligations.
  • Financial support for child health and wellness products
    Provides financial assistance for children to access Vemma, reportedly resulting in increased energy and improved sleep.
  • Funding for homeopathic treatments Financial Assistance for Therapy Access
    Provides funding for monthly homeopathic sessions for individuals over a one-year period.
  • Patient financial assistance program Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare Services
    Operates a structured financial assistance program for patients, including an application process to access support for medical-related costs.
  • Provision of gifts to children
    Supplies gifts such as iPods to children as part of its support services.
  • Support for essential living expenses and child needs Material & Living Support for New and Expectant Parents
    Offers financial aid to cover monthly bills and purchases of essential items for children, including formula and other critical supplies.
strategies · 2

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

Integrative Therapy Funding
Covers costs of complementary treatments such as acupuncture, homeopathic sessions, and spiritual response therapy for patients
Patient Financial Assistance
Provides direct financial aid to patients and families for housing, travel, medical co-pays, and other essential expenses during treatment
Travel and Housing Support
Assists with air travel arrangements and covers housing payments for families relocating temporarily for medical treatment
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Angel Flight Partner — Provides air transportation for medical patients, listed as a resource by Melonhead
  • Center for Integrative Medicine - The University of Arizona Partner — Recommended resource for integrative medicine in partnership with Melonhead
  • Health Synergy – Dr. Jose Montoya Partner — Recommended acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese medicine partnered with Melonhead
  • Jara Salmon Partner — Provides Spiritual Response Therapy at the Wellness Center as a recommended practitioner of Melonhead
  • Miracle Flights for Kids Partner — Offers free or reduced-rate air travel for pediatric medical patients, recommended by Melonhead
  • National Patient Air Transport Hotline Partner — Provides air travel assistance for medical purposes in coordination with Melonhead
  • Phoenix Suns Funder — Awarded $5000 for Patient Services Programs in 2017.
  • THE PETER AND THERESA CONTI FOUNDATION Funder — Benefactor supporting patients and events.
  • TuNidito Partner — Works with social workers from TuNidito in Tucson to provide relief to families.
  • Unravel Body Therapy Partner — Recommended practitioner offering massage therapy, facials, and body treatments in partnership with Melonhead
  • Virgin Atlantic Partner — Collaborates with Melonhead through its Special Needs Department to support medical travel