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Grants paid by Melcher Charitable Trust

EIN 20-1915122 · Houston, TX · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22

Melcher Charitable Trust of Houston, TX (EIN 20-1915122) reported 100 grants paid totaling $471,496 to 50 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

Grants paid

$471,496

100 grants

Recipients

50

distinct organizations

Tax years

2018–2025

7 filings in the corpus

By tax year

Grants by tax year, as the same figures
Tax yearGrants paidAmount paidApproved for future
201814$72,950
202013$62,000
202114$70,000
202211$98,000
202314$69,617
202419$47,717
202515$51,212

Top recipients

The 50 recipients receiving the most from Melcher Charitable Trust, by grants paid, out of 50 distinct recipients.

Recipients ranked by total grants paid
RecipientMatchLocationGrantsTotal paidLatest year
NanowrimoUBerkeley, CA6$51,2002024
Houston ZooUHouston, TX7$50,8162025
Longhorn FoundationUAustin, TX5$40,0002025
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 74-1142851CHouston, TX6$31,2502025
The Unforgettables Foundation 33-0885478BRedlands, CA3$27,0002024
San Diego ZooUSan Diego, CA2$22,0002022
Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131BHouston, TX7$21,8502025
Folds of Honor 75-3240683COwasso, OK4$21,0002022
The Garner Holt Foundation 84-1855959BRedlands, CA2$17,0002023
Austin Humane SocietyUAustin, TX4$15,7172023
Havencon 82-2962988CRound Rock, TX3$13,0002022
Team Muscle Makers for UcmdUMurrieta, CA2$10,5002022
Center for Child Protection 74-2562585BAustin, TX2$10,0002021
Steppenwolf Theater Company 51-0149370CChicago, IL1$10,0002018
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 95-1648219CSan Diego, CA1$10,0002023
The Trevor Project 95-4681287BWest Hollywood, CA2$9,0002020
The Kinkaid School 76-0295523BHouston, TX1$8,7792025
Austin Community Foundation 74-1934031BAustin, TX1$6,2502018
United Cajun Navy 82-5013897BBaton Rouge, LA2$6,0002025
Uc San Diego FoundationULa Jolla, CA1$6,0002023
Lil Paws Maltese Rescue 26-3963784DAustin, TX2$5,0002024
Citizens for Animal Protection 23-7296260BHouston, TX1$5,0002021
Maui Humane Society 99-6000953BPuunene, HI1$5,0002023
Houston Humane Society 74-1340341BHouston, TX1$5,0002018
Maui Food Bank 99-0315110BWailuku, HI1$5,0002023
Tunnel to Towers FoundationUStaten Island, NY1$5,0002023
826 ChiUChicago, IL1$4,3172018
Jack Valenti School of CommunicationUHouston, TX2$4,0002022
University of Houston Jack Valenti School of CommunicationUHouston, TX2$4,0002024
Friends of Mineral County Emergency Services Inc 81-0882651BCreede, CO2$4,0002025
Give Kids the World 59-2654440BKissimmee, FL1$3,7502021
American Foundation Suicide Prevention 13-3393329DNew York, NY1$3,5502021
True Colors Fund 45-2489069CNew York, NY1$3,3172018
Friends of the Denver Public LibraryUDenver, CO2$3,0002025
Houston Children's CharityUHouston, TX2$3,0002020
Doodle Dandy Rescue 83-0834471CGarland, TX2$3,0002024
Adventhealth Orlando 59-0724459BOrlando, FL1$2,0002024
Tender Loving Crested Rescue 46-2655713BHouston, TX1$2,0002024
Mission of YahwehUHouston, TX2$2,0002024
Wings of Rescue 45-3343408BSan Diego, CA1$2,0002025
Nami Greater Houston 76-0242186BHouston, TX1$2,0002021
Valenti School of Communication UhUHouston, TX1$1,5002018
Rocky Mountain PbsUDenver, CO1$1,0002025
Tails of Two Cities Sanctuary 87-1585068DNederland, CO1$1,0002025
Traprs 84-3901839CManor, TX1$1,0002020
Nmdp Foundation 41-1704734BMinneapolis, MN1$9502025
Camo RescueUPinehurst, TX1$7502024
Lifeline of Galveston County 85-2907875CWebster, TX1$7502024
Happy Bunny Project 88-0561407BHouston, TX1$7502024
Astrodome Conservancy 81-3660137BHouston, TX1$5002024

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Every grant

All 100 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.

Grants reported by Melcher Charitable Trust
Tax yearRecipientMatchAmountTypePurposeSource filing
2025Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston, TXB$10,000paidSTEER AUCTION DONATION202641529349100614
2025Longhorn Foundation Austin, TXU$9,733paidTEXAS EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN202641529349100614
2025The Kinkaid School Houston, TXB$8,779paidSUPPORT MELCHER GYM REVITALIZATION- RESTRIPING THE COURT AND FLOOR202641529349100614
2025Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston, TXB$4,000paidLAMB AUCTION DONATION202641529349100614
2025Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TXB$4,000paid2026 GALA DONATION202641529349100614
2025Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston, TXB$3,000paidSWINE AUCTION DONATION202641529349100614
2025Wings of Rescue San Diego, CAB$2,000paidCHARITY THAT FLIES AT-RISK PETS FROM SHELTERS AND DISASTER AREAS TO SAFE HAVENS202641529349100614
2025Friends of Mineral County Emergency Services Inc Creede, COB$2,000paidEMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER FUND202641529349100614
2025Houston Zoo Houston, TXU$1,500paidGENERAL OPERATING: ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS202641529349100614
2025Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TXB$1,250paidANNUAL FUND202641529349100614
2025United Cajun Navy Baton Rouge, LAB$1,000paidNATURAL DISASTER SEARCH AND RESCUE202641529349100614
2025Rocky Mountain Pbs Denver, COU$1,000paidSUPPORT PUBLIC BROADCASTING IN THE GREATER DENVER REGION202641529349100614
2025Tails of Two Cities Sanctuary Nederland, COD$1,000paidFARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY COLORADO202641529349100614
2025Friends of the Denver Public Library Denver, COU$1,000paidSUPPORT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN DENVER, COLORADO202641529349100614
2025Nmdp Foundation Minneapolis, MNB$950paidNATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM- SUPPORT OF BLOOD CANCER RESEARCH202641529349100614
2024Longhorn Foundation Austin, TXU$9,267paidTEXAS EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN202541359349102239
2024Nanowrimo Berkeley, CAU$5,000paidFOSTERING CREATIVITY AND ENGAGING YOUNG ARTISTS, WRITERS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL202541359349102239
2024The Unforgettables Foundation Redlands, CAB$5,000paidASSISTS LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH PROVIDING A DIGNIFIED BURIAL FOR THEIR CHILDREN202541359349102239
2024United Cajun Navy Baton Rouge, LAB$5,000paidNATURAL DISASTER SEARCH AND RESCUE202541359349102239
2024Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TXB$4,000paid2025 GALA FUNDRAISING202541359349102239
2024Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TXB$2,500paidANNUAL FUND202541359349102239
2024Adventhealth Orlando Orlando, FLB$2,000paidCANCER RESEARCH/ STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AT ADVENTHEALTH, ORLANDO202541359349102239
2024University of Houston Jack Valenti School of Communication Houston, TXU$2,000paidUH DONATION FOR THE ADVERTISING PROGRAM'S NATIONAL COMPETITION PROJECT202541359349102239
2024Lil Paws Maltese Rescue Austin, TXD$2,000paidCENTRAL TEXAS BASED MALTESE AND OTHER SMALL DOG BREEDS RESCUE202541359349102239
2024Friends of the Denver Public Library Denver, COU$2,000paidSUPPORT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN DENVER, COLORADO202541359349102239
2024Tender Loving Crested Rescue Houston, TXB$2,000paidCHINESE CRESTED RESCUE202541359349102239
2024Houston Zoo Houston, TXU$1,200paidGENERAL OPERATING: ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS202541359349102239
2024Mission of Yahweh Houston, TXU$1,000paidSERVING HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN HOUSTON SINCE 1961202541359349102239
2024Doodle Dandy Rescue Garland, TXC$1,000paidLABRADOODLE RESCUE202541359349102239
2024Mission of Yahweh Houston, TXU$1,000paidGALA DONATION FOR JODY202541359349102239
2024Camo Rescue Pinehurst, TXU$750paidDOG RESCUE IN CITIES ACROSS TEXAS202541359349102239
2024Happy Bunny Project Houston, TXB$750paidBUNNY RESCUE HOUSTON202541359349102239
2024Lifeline of Galveston County Webster, TXC$750paidDOG SHELTER IN GALVESTON COUNTY202541359349102239
2024Astrodome Conservancy Houston, TXB$500paidNON-PROFIT WORKING TO REPURPOSE THE ASTRODOME202541359349102239
2023The Unforgettables Foundation Redlands, CAB$10,000paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2023San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance San Diego, CAC$10,000paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2023Nanowrimo Berkeley, CAU$9,000paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2023Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CAU$6,000paidTO SUPPORT NEUROMUSCULAR RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND202423319349100127
2023Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NYU$5,000paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2023The Garner Holt Foundation Redlands, CAB$5,000paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2023Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HIB$5,000paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2023Maui Humane Society Puunene, HIB$5,000paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2023Austin Humane Society Austin, TXU$3,917paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2023Lil Paws Maltese Rescue Austin, TXD$3,000paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2023Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TXB$2,500paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2023University of Houston Jack Valenti School of Communication Houston, TXU$2,000paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2023Friends of Mineral County Emergency Services Inc Creede, COB$2,000paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2023Houston Zoo Houston, TXU$1,200paidTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND202423319349100127
2022Houston Zoo Houston, TXU$26,200paidGENERAL FUND202331319349104823
2022San Diego Zoo San Diego, CAU$19,000paidGENERAL FUND202331319349104823
2022The Unforgettables Found Redlanda, CAC$12,000paidGENERAL FUND202331319349104823
2022Garner Holt Fund Redlands, CAC$12,000paidGENERAL FUND202331319349104823
2022Nanowrimo Berkeley, CAU$7,200paidGENERAL FUND202331319349104823
2022Longhorn Foundation Austin, TXU$6,000paidGENERAL FUND202331319349104823
2022Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TXB$5,100paidGENERAL FUND202331319349104823
2022Folds of Honor Owasso, OKC$5,000paidGENERAL FUND202331319349104823
2022Havencon Round Rock, TXC$3,000paidGENERAL FUND202331319349104823
2022Jack Valenti School of Communication Houston, TXU$2,000paidGENERAL FUND202331319349104823
2022Team Muscle Makers for Ucmd Murrieta, CAU$500paidGENERAL FUND202331319349104823
2021Houston Zoo Houston, TXU$11,200paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021Nanowrimo Berkeley, CAU$10,000paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021Longhorn Foundation Austin, TXU$10,000paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021Folds of Honor Owasso, OKC$5,000paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021Havencon Round Rock, TXC$5,000paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021Citizens for Animal Protection Houston, TXB$5,000paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021Center for Child Protection Austin, TXB$5,000paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021Give Kids the World Kissimmee, FLB$3,750paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021American Foundation Suicide Prevention New York, NYD$3,550paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021Austin Humane Society Austin, TXU$3,000paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TXB$2,500paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021Jack Valenti School of Communication Houston, TXU$2,000paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Houston, TXC$2,000paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2021Nami Greater Houston Houston, TXB$2,000paidGENERAL FUND202241719349100114
2020Nanowrimo Berkeley, CAU$10,000paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2020Team Muscle Makers for Ucmd Murrieta, CAU$10,000paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2020Houston Zoo Houston, TXU$6,200paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2020Longhorn Foundation Austin, TXU$5,000paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2020Havencon Round Rock, TXC$5,000paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2020Center for Child Protection Austin, TXB$5,000paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2020Folds of Honor Owasso, OKC$5,000paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2020Trevor Project West Hollywood, CAB$4,000paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2020Austin Humane Society Austin, TXU$3,800paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2020Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Houston, TXC$2,500paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2020Houston Children's Charity Houston, TXU$2,500paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2020Doodle Dandy Rescue Garland, TXC$2,000paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2020Traprs Manor, TXC$1,000paidGENERAL FUND202101969349100415
2018Nanowrimo Berkeley, CAU$10,000paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018Steppenwolf Theater Company Chicago, ILC$10,000paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Houston, TXC$9,750paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018Austin Community Foundation Austin, TXB$6,250paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018Folds of Honor Owasso, OKC$6,000paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018Austin Humane Society Austin, TXU$5,000paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018Houston Humane Society Houston, TXB$5,000paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018The Trevor Project West Hollywood, CAB$5,000paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018826 Chi Chicago, ILU$4,317paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018True Colors Fund New York, NYC$3,317paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018Houston Zoo Houston, TXU$3,316paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018San Diego Zoo San Diego, CAU$3,000paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018Valenti School of Communication Uh Houston, TXU$1,500paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255
2018Houston Children's Charity Houston, TXU$500paidGENERAL FUND201901689349100255

Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.

Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.

Source filings

Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.

Returns this page is derived from
FormTax yearPeriod endFiledSchemaIRS OBJECT_ID
990PF20252025-12-31not stated2025v4.1202641529349100614
990PF20242024-12-31not stated2024v5.1202541359349102239
990PF20232023-12-31not stated2023v5.1202423319349100127
990PF20222022-12-31not stated2022v5.0202331319349104823
990PF20212021-12-31not stated2021v4.2202241719349100114
990PF20202020-12-31not stated2020v4.0202101969349100415
990PF20182018-12-31not stated2018v3.1201901689349100255

Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/201915122.json.

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