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The Melonhead Foundation
Tempe, AZ · EIN 860876513 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE J01 · Employment · Micro (<$100K) · www.melonhead.org
revenue
$12K
expenses
$21K
net assets
$0
employees
0
volunteers
7
program ratio
3%
mission · from form 990

provide financial aid to pediatric cancer patients and their families

profile · synthesized from sources

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.

named programs · 3 · from sources

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
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance 3 activities
    • Financial assistance for housing and medical-related living expenses
      Provides financial support to families to prevent home loss, covers house payments for three months during medical treatment absences, and helps families catch up on bills. This includes direct aid for housing stability and essential living costs during medical crises.
    • Financial assistance for housing stability
      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.
    • Support for essential living expenses and child needs
      Offers financial aid to cover monthly bills and purchases of essential items for children, including formula and other critical supplies.
  • Arizona Tax Credit Donation Facilitation 2 activities
    • Facilitation of state tax credit donations
      Participates in the Arizona State Tax Credit program, enabling donors to receive full state tax deductions for their contributions to the foundation.
    • Tax credit program participation and donor engagement
      Participates in the Arizona State Tax Credit program to facilitate donor contributions that qualify for full state tax deductions, supporting fundraising and donor engagement efforts.
  • Integrative Holistic Wellness Services 2 activities
    • Funding for homeopathic treatments
      Provides funding for monthly homeopathic sessions for individuals over a one-year period.
    • Funding for homeopathic treatments
      Provides funding for monthly homeopathic sessions for individuals over a one-year period.
  • Child Sponsorship for Educational Support 1 activity
    • Financial support for child health and wellness products
      Provides financial assistance for children to access Vemma, reportedly resulting in increased energy and improved sleep.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
    • Provision of essential items and child-focused support
      Distributes essential items such as formula to families in need and provides children with gifts like iPods and financial support for products such as Vemma to improve well-being, including energy and sleep.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Patient financial assistance program
      Operates a structured financial assistance program for patients, including an application process to access support for medical and related personal needs.
    • Patient financial assistance program
      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.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$12K
Contributions & grants$12K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses3%
Admin / overhead44%
Fundraising53%
Salaries & benefits$9K
Grants paid out$558
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Deb Leone President & Founder 40 $9K
board members · 1
  • Theresa Conti — Board Trustee
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