Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $298,362. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$298,362
- Assets$28.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 11 | $26.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 11 | $28.2 million |
How to apply
Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $823,362 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doris Day Animal Foundation | The doris day animal foundation has the straight forward mission of helping animals and those who love them. Ddaf provides funding to other 501(c)(3) entities for animal welfare programs, spaying and neutering, and animal rescue. | $298,362 |
| Pasadena Humane | To support veterinary care through their miracle medical fund. | $150,000 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation | Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine. | $100,000 |
| Everycat Health Foundation | To support genetic research to help solve cat diseases. | $100,000 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society | To support veterinary care of shelter animals, and vaccinations for the california condor. | $100,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine. | $100,000 |
| Uc Davis School of Veterinary Medicine | Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine. | $100,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine. | $100,000 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Grant given to provide medial care for the marine mammal rescues. | $100,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | To support animal care through their duffy day program. | $80,000 |
| Lifesavers | Grant given for hay purchase to support the senior horse program. | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- T Robert Bashara DVM Ceo
- Piper Magallanes
- Peter C Bashara DVM Cfo
- Roger Brown DVM
- Margeret Pomeroy Hunt
- Steve Going
- Gordon Krentz
Questions people ask
Does Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists T Robert Bashara DVM Ceo (Ceo, Director), Piper Magallanes (Secretary, Director), Peter C Bashara DVM Cfo (Cfo, Director) and Roger Brown DVM (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and housing and homelessness.