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
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 14 | $72,950 | — |
| 2020 | 13 | $62,000 | — |
| 2021 | 14 | $70,000 | — |
| 2022 | 11 | $98,000 | — |
| 2023 | 14 | $69,617 | — |
| 2024 | 19 | $47,717 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | $51,212 | — |
Top recipients
The 50 recipients receiving the most from Melcher Charitable Trust, by grants paid, out of 50 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanowrimo | U | Berkeley, CA | 6 | $51,200 | 2024 |
| Houston Zoo | U | Houston, TX | 7 | $50,816 | 2025 |
| Longhorn Foundation | U | Austin, TX | 5 | $40,000 | 2025 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 74-1142851 | C | Houston, TX | 6 | $31,250 | 2025 |
| The Unforgettables Foundation 33-0885478 | B | Redlands, CA | 3 | $27,000 | 2024 |
| San Diego Zoo | U | San Diego, CA | 2 | $22,000 | 2022 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science 74-1036131 | B | Houston, TX | 7 | $21,850 | 2025 |
| Folds of Honor 75-3240683 | C | Owasso, OK | 4 | $21,000 | 2022 |
| The Garner Holt Foundation 84-1855959 | B | Redlands, CA | 2 | $17,000 | 2023 |
| Austin Humane Society | U | Austin, TX | 4 | $15,717 | 2023 |
| Havencon 82-2962988 | C | Round Rock, TX | 3 | $13,000 | 2022 |
| Team Muscle Makers for Ucmd | U | Murrieta, CA | 2 | $10,500 | 2022 |
| Center for Child Protection 74-2562585 | B | Austin, TX | 2 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Steppenwolf Theater Company 51-0149370 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 95-1648219 | C | San Diego, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| The Trevor Project 95-4681287 | B | West Hollywood, CA | 2 | $9,000 | 2020 |
| The Kinkaid School 76-0295523 | B | Houston, TX | 1 | $8,779 | 2025 |
| Austin Community Foundation 74-1934031 | B | Austin, TX | 1 | $6,250 | 2018 |
| United Cajun Navy 82-5013897 | B | Baton Rouge, LA | 2 | $6,000 | 2025 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | U | La Jolla, CA | 1 | $6,000 | 2023 |
| Lil Paws Maltese Rescue 26-3963784 | D | Austin, TX | 2 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Citizens for Animal Protection 23-7296260 | B | Houston, TX | 1 | $5,000 | 2021 |
| Maui Humane Society 99-6000953 | B | Puunene, HI | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Houston Humane Society 74-1340341 | B | Houston, TX | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Maui Food Bank 99-0315110 | B | Wailuku, HI | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | U | Staten Island, NY | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| 826 Chi | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $4,317 | 2018 |
| Jack Valenti School of Communication | U | Houston, TX | 2 | $4,000 | 2022 |
| University of Houston Jack Valenti School of Communication | U | Houston, TX | 2 | $4,000 | 2024 |
| Friends of Mineral County Emergency Services Inc 81-0882651 | B | Creede, CO | 2 | $4,000 | 2025 |
| Give Kids the World 59-2654440 | B | Kissimmee, FL | 1 | $3,750 | 2021 |
| American Foundation Suicide Prevention 13-3393329 | D | New York, NY | 1 | $3,550 | 2021 |
| True Colors Fund 45-2489069 | C | New York, NY | 1 | $3,317 | 2018 |
| Friends of the Denver Public Library | U | Denver, CO | 2 | $3,000 | 2025 |
| Houston Children's Charity | U | Houston, TX | 2 | $3,000 | 2020 |
| Doodle Dandy Rescue 83-0834471 | C | Garland, TX | 2 | $3,000 | 2024 |
| Adventhealth Orlando 59-0724459 | B | Orlando, FL | 1 | $2,000 | 2024 |
| Tender Loving Crested Rescue 46-2655713 | B | Houston, TX | 1 | $2,000 | 2024 |
| Mission of Yahweh | U | Houston, TX | 2 | $2,000 | 2024 |
| Wings of Rescue 45-3343408 | B | San Diego, CA | 1 | $2,000 | 2025 |
| Nami Greater Houston 76-0242186 | B | Houston, TX | 1 | $2,000 | 2021 |
| Valenti School of Communication Uh | U | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,500 | 2018 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | U | Denver, CO | 1 | $1,000 | 2025 |
| Tails of Two Cities Sanctuary 87-1585068 | D | Nederland, CO | 1 | $1,000 | 2025 |
| Traprs 84-3901839 | C | Manor, TX | 1 | $1,000 | 2020 |
| Nmdp Foundation 41-1704734 | B | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $950 | 2025 |
| Camo Rescue | U | Pinehurst, TX | 1 | $750 | 2024 |
| Lifeline of Galveston County 85-2907875 | C | Webster, TX | 1 | $750 | 2024 |
| Happy Bunny Project 88-0561407 | B | Houston, TX | 1 | $750 | 2024 |
| Astrodome Conservancy 81-3660137 | B | Houston, TX | 1 | $500 | 2024 |
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.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston, TX | B | $10,000 | paid | STEER AUCTION DONATION | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | Longhorn Foundation Austin, TX | U | $9,733 | paid | TEXAS EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | The Kinkaid School Houston, TX | B | $8,779 | paid | SUPPORT MELCHER GYM REVITALIZATION- RESTRIPING THE COURT AND FLOOR | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston, TX | B | $4,000 | paid | LAMB AUCTION DONATION | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | B | $4,000 | paid | 2026 GALA DONATION | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston, TX | B | $3,000 | paid | SWINE AUCTION DONATION | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | Wings of Rescue San Diego, CA | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITY THAT FLIES AT-RISK PETS FROM SHELTERS AND DISASTER AREAS TO SAFE HAVENS | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | Friends of Mineral County Emergency Services Inc Creede, CO | B | $2,000 | paid | EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER FUND | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | Houston Zoo Houston, TX | U | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING: ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | B | $1,250 | paid | ANNUAL FUND | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | United Cajun Navy Baton Rouge, LA | B | $1,000 | paid | NATURAL DISASTER SEARCH AND RESCUE | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | Rocky Mountain Pbs Denver, CO | U | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORT PUBLIC BROADCASTING IN THE GREATER DENVER REGION | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | Tails of Two Cities Sanctuary Nederland, CO | D | $1,000 | paid | FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY COLORADO | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | Friends of the Denver Public Library Denver, CO | U | $1,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN DENVER, COLORADO | 202641529349100614 |
| 2025 | Nmdp Foundation Minneapolis, MN | B | $950 | paid | NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM- SUPPORT OF BLOOD CANCER RESEARCH | 202641529349100614 |
| 2024 | Longhorn Foundation Austin, TX | U | $9,267 | paid | TEXAS EXCELLENCE CAMPAIGN | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Nanowrimo Berkeley, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | FOSTERING CREATIVITY AND ENGAGING YOUNG ARTISTS, WRITERS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | The Unforgettables Foundation Redlands, CA | B | $5,000 | paid | ASSISTS LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH PROVIDING A DIGNIFIED BURIAL FOR THEIR CHILDREN | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | United Cajun Navy Baton Rouge, LA | B | $5,000 | paid | NATURAL DISASTER SEARCH AND RESCUE | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | B | $4,000 | paid | 2025 GALA FUNDRAISING | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | B | $2,500 | paid | ANNUAL FUND | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Adventhealth Orlando Orlando, FL | B | $2,000 | paid | CANCER RESEARCH/ STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AT ADVENTHEALTH, ORLANDO | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | University of Houston Jack Valenti School of Communication Houston, TX | U | $2,000 | paid | UH DONATION FOR THE ADVERTISING PROGRAM'S NATIONAL COMPETITION PROJECT | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Lil Paws Maltese Rescue Austin, TX | D | $2,000 | paid | CENTRAL TEXAS BASED MALTESE AND OTHER SMALL DOG BREEDS RESCUE | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Friends of the Denver Public Library Denver, CO | U | $2,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN DENVER, COLORADO | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Tender Loving Crested Rescue Houston, TX | B | $2,000 | paid | CHINESE CRESTED RESCUE | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Houston Zoo Houston, TX | U | $1,200 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING: ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Mission of Yahweh Houston, TX | U | $1,000 | paid | SERVING HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN HOUSTON SINCE 1961 | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Doodle Dandy Rescue Garland, TX | C | $1,000 | paid | LABRADOODLE RESCUE | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Mission of Yahweh Houston, TX | U | $1,000 | paid | GALA DONATION FOR JODY | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Camo Rescue Pinehurst, TX | U | $750 | paid | DOG RESCUE IN CITIES ACROSS TEXAS | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Happy Bunny Project Houston, TX | B | $750 | paid | BUNNY RESCUE HOUSTON | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Lifeline of Galveston County Webster, TX | C | $750 | paid | DOG SHELTER IN GALVESTON COUNTY | 202541359349102239 |
| 2024 | Astrodome Conservancy Houston, TX | B | $500 | paid | NON-PROFIT WORKING TO REPURPOSE THE ASTRODOME | 202541359349102239 |
| 2023 | The Unforgettables Foundation Redlands, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance San Diego, CA | C | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | Nanowrimo Berkeley, CA | U | $9,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | U | $6,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT NEUROMUSCULAR RESEARCH SUPPORT FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | U | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | The Garner Holt Foundation Redlands, CA | B | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HI | B | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | Maui Humane Society Puunene, HI | B | $5,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | Austin Humane Society Austin, TX | U | $3,917 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | Lil Paws Maltese Rescue Austin, TX | D | $3,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | B | $2,500 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | University of Houston Jack Valenti School of Communication Houston, TX | U | $2,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | Friends of Mineral County Emergency Services Inc Creede, CO | B | $2,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2023 | Houston Zoo Houston, TX | U | $1,200 | paid | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND | 202423319349100127 |
| 2022 | Houston Zoo Houston, TX | U | $26,200 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202331319349104823 |
| 2022 | San Diego Zoo San Diego, CA | U | $19,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202331319349104823 |
| 2022 | The Unforgettables Found Redlanda, CA | C | $12,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202331319349104823 |
| 2022 | Garner Holt Fund Redlands, CA | C | $12,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202331319349104823 |
| 2022 | Nanowrimo Berkeley, CA | U | $7,200 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202331319349104823 |
| 2022 | Longhorn Foundation Austin, TX | U | $6,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202331319349104823 |
| 2022 | Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | B | $5,100 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202331319349104823 |
| 2022 | Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202331319349104823 |
| 2022 | Havencon Round Rock, TX | C | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202331319349104823 |
| 2022 | Jack Valenti School of Communication Houston, TX | U | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202331319349104823 |
| 2022 | Team Muscle Makers for Ucmd Murrieta, CA | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202331319349104823 |
| 2021 | Houston Zoo Houston, TX | U | $11,200 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | Nanowrimo Berkeley, CA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | Longhorn Foundation Austin, TX | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | Havencon Round Rock, TX | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | Citizens for Animal Protection Houston, TX | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | Center for Child Protection Austin, TX | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | Give Kids the World Kissimmee, FL | B | $3,750 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | American Foundation Suicide Prevention New York, NY | D | $3,550 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | Austin Humane Society Austin, TX | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | Jack Valenti School of Communication Houston, TX | U | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Houston, TX | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2021 | Nami Greater Houston Houston, TX | B | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202241719349100114 |
| 2020 | Nanowrimo Berkeley, CA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2020 | Team Muscle Makers for Ucmd Murrieta, CA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2020 | Houston Zoo Houston, TX | U | $6,200 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2020 | Longhorn Foundation Austin, TX | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2020 | Havencon Round Rock, TX | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2020 | Center for Child Protection Austin, TX | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2020 | Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | C | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2020 | Trevor Project West Hollywood, CA | B | $4,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2020 | Austin Humane Society Austin, TX | U | $3,800 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2020 | Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Houston, TX | C | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2020 | Houston Children's Charity Houston, TX | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2020 | Doodle Dandy Rescue Garland, TX | C | $2,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2020 | Traprs Manor, TX | C | $1,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 202101969349100415 |
| 2018 | Nanowrimo Berkeley, CA | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | Steppenwolf Theater Company Chicago, IL | C | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Houston, TX | C | $9,750 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX | B | $6,250 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | C | $6,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | Austin Humane Society Austin, TX | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | Houston Humane Society Houston, TX | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | The Trevor Project West Hollywood, CA | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | 826 Chi Chicago, IL | U | $4,317 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | True Colors Fund New York, NY | C | $3,317 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | Houston Zoo Houston, TX | U | $3,316 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | San Diego Zoo San Diego, CA | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | Valenti School of Communication Uh Houston, TX | U | $1,500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
| 2018 | Houston Children's Charity Houston, TX | U | $500 | paid | GENERAL FUND | 201901689349100255 |
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.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202641529349100614 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.1 | 202541359349102239 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202423319349100127 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202331319349104823 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202241719349100114 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.0 | 202101969349100415 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201901689349100255 |
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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