Funding search · EIN 272805632 · Omaha, NE

Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

27
grants reported
$3.2M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$100,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Grant history

All 27 reported grants, largest first.

  • $307,000

    Doris Day Animal Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

    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 anim read all
  • $298,362

    Doris Day Animal Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

    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 anim read all
  • $229,490

    Doris Day Animal Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

    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 anim read all
  • $150,000

    Pasadena Humane · Pasadena, CA · 2024

    To support veterinary care through their miracle medical fund.

  • $104,000

    Texas a&M Foundation · College Station, TX · 2022

    Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine.

  • $104,000

    University of Arizona Foundation · Tucson, AZ · 2022

    Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine.

  • $100,000

    American Veterinary Medical Foundation · Schaumburg, IL · 2024

    Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine.

  • $100,000

    Colorado State University Foundation · Fort Collins, CO · 2024

    Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine.

  • $100,000

    Everycat Health Foundation · Wyckoff, NJ · 2024

    To support genetic research to help solve cat diseases.

  • $100,000

    Pacific Marine Mammal Center · Laguna Beach, CA · 2024

    Grant given to provide medial care for the marine mammal rescues.

  • $100,000

    Uc Davis School of Veterinary Medicine · Davis, CA · 2024

    Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine.

  • $100,000

    University of Arizona Foundation · Tucson, AZ · 2024

    Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine.

  • $100,000

    Ventana Wildlife Society · Monterey, CA · 2024

    To support veterinary care of shelter animals, and vaccinations for the california condor.

  • $100,000

    American Veterinary Medical Foundation · Schaumburg, IL · 2023

    Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine.

  • $100,000

    Everycat Health Foundation · Wyckoff, NJ · 2023

    To support genetic research to help solve cat diseases.

  • $100,000

    Idaho Humane Society · Boise, ID · 2023

    To support veterinary care of shelter animals.

  • $100,000

    Iowa State University Foundation · Ames, IA · 2023

    Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine.

  • $100,000

    Nebraska Humane Society · Omaha, NE · 2023

    To support animal care through their duffy day program.

  • $100,000

    Pasadena Humane · Pasadena, CA · 2023

    To support veterinary care through their miracle medical fund.

  • $100,000

    Texas a&M Foundation · College Station, TX · 2023

    Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine.

  • $100,000

    Uc Davis School of Veterinary Medicine · Davis, CA · 2023

    Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine.

  • $100,000

    University of Arizona Foundation · Tucson, AZ · 2023

    Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine.

  • $100,000

    University of Florida Foundation · Gainesville, FL · 2023

    Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine.

  • $100,000

    Ventana Wildlife Society · Monterey, CA · 2022

    Grant given to create an original wildlife documentary in honor of ms. Day and terry melcher to focus on the condor recovery efforts to date and the partnerships needed to make recovery a success.

  • $80,000

    Nebraska Humane Society · Omaha, NE · 2024

    To support animal care through their duffy day program.

  • $75,000

    Lifesavers · Caliente, CA · 2024

    Grant given for hay purchase to support the senior horse program.

  • $75,000

    Lifesavers · Caliente, CA · 2022

    Grant given for hay purchase and horse training - mission is to provide life long shelter and care for unadoptable horses and donkeys. If adoptable, to provide a solid foundation of training to create life-long partners read all

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