Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation
Invitation OnlyOmaha, Nebraska · EIN 27-2805632 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$28.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Day Animal Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | The doris day animal foundation has the straight forward mission of helping animals and those who love them. ddaf provides funding to other… | $298,362 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | To support veterinary care through their miracle medical fund. | $150,000 |
| American Veterinary Medical Foundation | Schaumburg, IL | Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine. | $100,000 |
| Everycat Health Foundation | Wyckoff, NJ | To support genetic research to help solve cat diseases. | $100,000 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society | Monterey, CA | To support veterinary care of shelter animals, and vaccinations for the california condor. | $100,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | 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 | Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine. | $100,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Grant given to fund scholarship endowment for veterinary medicine - preference given to students studying shelter medicine. | $100,000 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Laguna Beach, CA | Grant given to provide medial care for the marine mammal rescues. | $100,000 |
| Nebraska Humane Society | Omaha, NE | To support animal care through their duffy day program. | $80,000 |
| Lifesavers | Caliente, CA | Grant given for hay purchase to support the senior horse program. | $75,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,303,362 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,307,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543039349101109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2805632
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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