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 2022–2024. 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 allThe 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. less
- $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 allThe 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. less
- $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 allThe 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. less
- $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 allGrant 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 partnerships with the horses new adopters. less
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