Melcher Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Melcher Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,212 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$51,212
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,717 the year before.
58% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $69,617 | 14 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $47,717 | 19 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $51,212 | 15 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Melcher Charitable Trust 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 Melcher Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $42,262 |
| Colorado | 4 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $950 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Steer auction donation | $10,000 |
| Longhorn Foundation | Texas excellence campaign | $9,733 |
| The Kinkaid School | Support melcher gym revitalization- restriping the court and floor | $8,779 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | 2026 gala donation | $4,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Lamb auction donation | $4,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Swine auction donation | $3,000 |
| Friends of Mineral County Emergency Services Inc | Emergency first responder fund | $2,000 |
| Wings of Rescue | Charity that flies at-risk pets from shelters and disaster areas to safe havens | $2,000 |
| Houston Zoo | General operating: animal care, education for children, and conservation efforts | $1,500 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Annual fund | $1,250 |
| Friends of the Denver Public Library | Support the public library in denver, colorado | $1,000 |
| United Cajun Navy | Natural disaster search and rescue | $1,000 |
| Tails of Two Cities Sanctuary | Farm animal sanctuary colorado | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | Support public broadcasting in the greater denver region | $1,000 |
| NMDP Foundation | National marrow donor program- support of blood cancer research | $950 |
Officers and trustees
- Trey N Melcher
- Cody Melcher
- Yvonne Melcher
Questions people ask
Does Melcher Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melcher Charitable Trust give?
$51,212 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Melcher Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Trey N Melcher (Trustee), Cody Melcher (Trustee) and Yvonne Melcher (Trustee).
What does Melcher Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.