The Harold and Marilyn Melcher Foundation
Invitation OnlyKansas City, Missouri · EIN 43-1671354 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$121K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$1,250
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $625 and $2,500.
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
86% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayside Waifs | Kansas City, MO | Animal welfare | $51,730 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Human services | $35,000 |
| Pet Resource Center of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Animal welfare | $10,000 |
| Carmel Public Library Foundation | Carmelbythesea, CA | Library support | $2,500 |
| Community Health | Chicago, IL | Health services | $2,500 |
| Harvesters | Kansas City, MO | Food distribution programs | $2,500 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureau | Overland Park, KS | Human rights | $2,500 |
| Schools3 | Carmel, CA | Education programs | $2,500 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Human services | $1,500 |
| Kings County Tennis League | Brooklyn, NY | Youth tennis programs | $1,250 |
| Madre | New York, NY | Human rights | $1,250 |
| Sutter Health - Cpmc Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Health services | $1,250 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights | Chicago, IL | Human services | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Public School 9 PTO | Brooklyn, NY | Education programs | $750 |
| Hias | Washington, DC | Human services | $750 |
| Jane's Due Process | Austin, TX | Human services | $750 |
| 10000 Degrees | San Rafael, CA | Education programs | $625 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Education programs | $625 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | Food distribution programs | $500 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Beaverton, OR | Human rights | $500 |
| Friends of Mayer | Chicago, IL | Education programs | $300 |
| Fractured Atlas | Hartsdale, NY | Arts and culture | $272 |
| The Pink Agenda | New York, NY | Medical research | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,752 | 23 |
| 2024 | $188,750 | 20 |
| 2023 | $95,515 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349102962
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1671354
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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