Grants paid by Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation
EIN 27-2805632 · Omaha, NE · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T22
Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation of Omaha, NE (EIN 27-2805632) reported 27 grants paid totaling $3,222,852 to 15 recipients in tax years 2022–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$3,222,852
27 grants
Recipients
15
distinct organizations
Tax years
2022–2024
3 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | $612,490 | — |
| 2023 | 11 | $1,307,000 | — |
| 2024 | 11 | $1,303,362 | — |
Top recipients
The 15 recipients receiving the most from Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation, by grants paid, out of 15 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Day Animal Foundation | U | Los Angeles, CA | 3 | $834,852 | 2024 |
| University of Arizona Foundation 86-6050388 | B | Tucson, AZ | 3 | $304,000 | 2024 |
| Pasadena Humane 95-1643344 | C | Pasadena, CA | 2 | $250,000 | 2024 |
| Texas A&m Foundation 74-2245072 | C | College Station, TX | 2 | $204,000 | 2023 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation 36-6117739 | B | Schaumburg, IL | 2 | $200,000 | 2024 |
| Uc Davis School of Veterinary Medicine | U | Davis, CA | 2 | $200,000 | 2024 |
| Everycat Health Foundation 23-7138699 | B | Wyckoff, NJ | 2 | $200,000 | 2024 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society 94-2795935 | B | Monterey, CA | 2 | $200,000 | 2024 |
| Nebraska Humane Society 47-0378997 | B | Omaha, NE | 2 | $180,000 | 2024 |
| Lifesavers 95-4631906 | B | Caliente, CA | 2 | $150,000 | 2024 |
| Colorado State University Foundation 23-7098397 | B | Fort Collins, CO | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Iowa State University Foundation 42-1143702 | B | Ames, IA | 1 | $100,000 | 2023 |
| Idaho Humane Society 82-0212536 | B | Boise, ID | 1 | $100,000 | 2023 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center 95-3680896 | B | Laguna Beach, CA | 1 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| University of Florida Foundation 59-0974739 | C | Gainesville, FL | 1 | $100,000 | 2023 |
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 27 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Doris Day Animal Foundation Los Angeles, CA | U | $298,362 | paid | 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 ANIMAL RESCUE. | 202543039349101109 |
| 2024 | Pasadena Humane Pasadena, CA | C | $150,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT VETERINARY CARE THROUGH THEIR MIRACLE MEDICAL FUND. | 202543039349101109 |
| 2024 | American Veterinary Medical Foundation Schaumburg, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE. | 202543039349101109 |
| 2024 | University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | B | $100,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE. | 202543039349101109 |
| 2024 | Everycat Health Foundation Wyckoff, NJ | B | $100,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENETIC RESEARCH TO HELP SOLVE CAT DISEASES. | 202543039349101109 |
| 2024 | Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, CO | B | $100,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE. | 202543039349101109 |
| 2024 | Ventana Wildlife Society Monterey, CA | B | $100,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT VETERINARY CARE OF SHELTER ANIMALS, AND VACCINATIONS FOR THE CALIFORNIA CONDOR. | 202543039349101109 |
| 2024 | Pacific Marine Mammal Center Laguna Beach, CA | B | $100,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO PROVIDE MEDIAL CARE FOR THE MARINE MAMMAL RESCUES. | 202543039349101109 |
| 2024 | Uc Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Davis, CA | U | $100,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE. | 202543039349101109 |
| 2024 | Nebraska Humane Society Omaha, NE | B | $80,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT ANIMAL CARE THROUGH THEIR DUFFY DAY PROGRAM. | 202543039349101109 |
| 2024 | Lifesavers Caliente, CA | B | $75,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN FOR HAY PURCHASE TO SUPPORT THE SENIOR HORSE PROGRAM. | 202543039349101109 |
| 2023 | Doris Day Animal Foundation Los Angeles, CA | U | $307,000 | paid | 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 ANIMAL RESCUE. | 202433069349100523 |
| 2023 | American Veterinary Medical Foundation Schaumburg, IL | B | $100,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE. | 202433069349100523 |
| 2023 | University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | B | $100,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE. | 202433069349100523 |
| 2023 | Nebraska Humane Society Omaha, NE | B | $100,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT ANIMAL CARE THROUGH THEIR DUFFY DAY PROGRAM. | 202433069349100523 |
| 2023 | Texas A&m Foundation College Station, TX | C | $100,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE. | 202433069349100523 |
| 2023 | Iowa State University Foundation Ames, IA | B | $100,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE. | 202433069349100523 |
| 2023 | Uc Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Davis, CA | U | $100,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE. | 202433069349100523 |
| 2023 | Everycat Health Foundation Wyckoff, NJ | B | $100,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT GENETIC RESEARCH TO HELP SOLVE CAT DISEASES. | 202433069349100523 |
| 2023 | University of Florida Foundation Gainesville, FL | C | $100,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE. | 202433069349100523 |
| 2023 | Pasadena Humane Pasadena, CA | C | $100,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT VETERINARY CARE THROUGH THEIR MIRACLE MEDICAL FUND. | 202433069349100523 |
| 2023 | Idaho Humane Society Boise, ID | B | $100,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT VETERINARY CARE OF SHELTER ANIMALS. | 202433069349100523 |
| 2022 | Doris Day Animal Foundation Los Angeles, CA | U | $229,490 | paid | 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 ANIMAL RESCUE. | 202301659349100820 |
| 2022 | University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | B | $104,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE. | 202301659349100820 |
| 2022 | Texas A&m Foundation College Station, TX | C | $104,000 | paid | GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE. | 202301659349100820 |
| 2022 | Ventana Wildlife Society Monterey, CA | B | $100,000 | paid | 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. | 202301659349100820 |
| 2022 | Lifesavers Caliente, CA | B | $75,000 | paid | 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 PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE HORSES NEW ADOPTERS. | 202301659349100820 |
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 | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202543039349101109 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202433069349100523 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202301659349100820 |
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/272805632.json.
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