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Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation Grants

Private foundation · EIN 27-2805632 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024

Total grants paid
$1.3M
Grants reported
11
Median grant
$100K
Future commitments
None reported

Giving by tax year

Tax yearGrants paidAmount
202411$1.3M

Where Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.

RecipientLocationPurposeTax yearAmount
DORIS DAY ANIMAL FOUNDATIONLOS ANGELES, CATHE 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.2024$298.4K
PASADENA HUMANEPASADENA, CATO SUPPORT VETERINARY CARE THROUGH THEIR MIRACLE MEDICAL FUND.2024$150K
VENTANA WILDLIFE SOCIETYMONTEREY, CATO SUPPORT VETERINARY CARE OF SHELTER ANIMALS, AND VACCINATIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA CONDOR.2024$100K
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONFORT COLLINS, COGRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE.2024$100K
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATIONSCHAUMBURG, ILGRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE.2024$100K
EVERYCAT HEALTH FOUNDATIONWYCKOFF, NJTO SUPPORT GENETIC RESEARCH TO HELP SOLVE CAT DISEASES.2024$100K
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATIONTUCSON, AZGRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE.2024$100K
PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTERLAGUNA BEACH, CAGRANT GIVEN TO PROVIDE MEDIAL CARE FOR THE MARINE MAMMAL RESCUES.2024$100K
UC DAVIS SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINEDAVIS, CAGRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE.2024$100K
NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETYOMAHA, NETO SUPPORT ANIMAL CARE THROUGH THEIR DUFFY DAY PROGRAM.2024$80K
LIFESAVERSCALIENTE, CAGRANT GIVEN FOR HAY PURCHASE TO SUPPORT THE SENIOR HORSE PROGRAM.2024$75K

How to apply

This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.

About this data

Figures are aggregated from Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.

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