Grants paid in 2025
15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Livestock Show and RodeoHouston, TX | Steer auction donation | $10K |
| Longhorn FoundationAustin, TX | Texas excellence campaign | $9,733 |
| The Kinkaid SchoolHouston, TX | Support melcher gym revitalization- restriping the court and floor | $8,779 |
| Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX | 2026 gala donation | $4,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and RodeoHouston, TX | Lamb auction donation | $4,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and RodeoHouston, TX | Swine auction donation | $3,000 |
| Friends of Mineral County Emergency Services IncCreede, CO | Emergency first responder fund | $2,000 |
| Wings of RescueSan Diego, CA | Charity that flies at-risk pets from shelters and disaster areas to safe havens | $2,000 |
| Houston ZooHouston, TX | General operating: animal care, education for children, and conservation efforts | $1,500 |
| Houston Museum of Natural ScienceHouston, TX | Annual fund | $1,250 |
| Friends of the Denver Public LibraryDenver, CO | Support the public library in denver, colorado | $1,000 |
| United Cajun NavyBaton Rouge, LA | Natural disaster search and rescue | $1,000 |
| Tails of Two Cities SanctuaryNederland, CO | Farm animal sanctuary colorado | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBSDenver, CO | Support public broadcasting in the greater denver region | $1,000 |
| Nmdp FoundationMinneapolis, MN | National marrow donor program- support of blood cancer research | $950 |
By state: Texas 8 · Colorado 4 · California 1 · Louisiana 1 · Minnesota 1
About this foundation
Melcher Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Richard L Kerr, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Melcher Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Melcher Charitable Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $51K across 15 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Melcher Charitable Foundation give?
Texas (8 grants), Colorado (4 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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