Melcher Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 20-1915122 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$51K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
46% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Houston, TX | Steer auction donation | $10,000 |
| Longhorn Foundation | Austin, TX | Texas excellence campaign | $9,733 |
| The Kinkaid School | Houston, TX | Support melcher gym revitalization- restriping the court and floor | $8,779 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | 2026 gala donation | $4,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Houston, TX | Lamb auction donation | $4,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Houston, TX | Swine auction donation | $3,000 |
| Friends of Mineral County Emergency Services Inc | Creede, CO | Emergency first responder fund | $2,000 |
| Wings of Rescue | San Diego, CA | Charity that flies at-risk pets from shelters and disaster areas to safe havens | $2,000 |
| Houston Zoo | Houston, TX | General operating: animal care, education for children, and conservation efforts | $1,500 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | Annual fund | $1,250 |
| Friends of the Denver Public Library | Denver, CO | Support the public library in denver, colorado | $1,000 |
| United Cajun Navy | Baton Rouge, LA | Natural disaster search and rescue | $1,000 |
| Tails of Two Cities Sanctuary | Nederland, CO | Farm animal sanctuary colorado | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Pbs | Denver, CO | Support public broadcasting in the greater denver region | $1,000 |
| Nmdp Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | National marrow donor program- support of blood cancer research | $950 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,212 | 15 |
| 2024 | $47,717 | 19 |
| 2023 | $69,617 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641529349100614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1915122
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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