Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation

OMAHA, NE EIN: 27-2805632

Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OMAHA, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $1.2M.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$26.6M

+3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

-0.3% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$118K

-0.3% YoY

About Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.7M (54%)

Arizona $304K (9%)

Texas $204K (6%)

Illinois $200K (6%)

New Jersey $200K (6%)

Nebraska $180K (6%)

Colorado $100K (3%)

Florida $100K (3%)

+2 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado Florida Iowa Idaho Illinois Nebraska New Jersey Texas

Cities

AmesBoiseCalienteCollege StationDavisFort CollinsGainesvilleLaguna BeachLos AngelesMontereyOmahaPasadenaSchaumburgTucsonWyckoff

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$26,638,212	$25,760,291	$25,514,575
Revenue	$1,758,949	$1,827,835	$1,388,460
Expenses	$1,540,112	$1,582,119	$883,487
Qualifying Distributions	$1,303,362	$1,307,000	$612,490
Net Investment Income	$1,196,705	$1,203,329	$1,253,975
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Doris Day Animal Foundation ($298,362), Pasadena Humane ($150,000), American Veterinary Medical Foundation ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL FOUNDATION SCHAUMBURG, IL	GRANT GIVEN TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE - PREFERENCE GIVEN TO STUDENTS STUDYING SHELTER MEDICINE.	$100,000
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 501(C)(3) ENTITIES FOR ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS, SPAYING AND NEUTERING, AND ANIMAL RESCUE.	$298,362
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
NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY OMAHA, NE	TO SUPPORT ANIMAL CARE THROUGH THEIR DUFFY DAY PROGRAM.	$80,000
PASADENA HUMANE PASADENA, CA	TO SUPPORT VETERINARY CARE THROUGH THEIR MIRACLE MEDICAL FUND.	$150,000
LIFESAVERS CALIENTE, CA	GRANT GIVEN FOR HAY PURCHASE TO SUPPORT THE SENIOR HORSE PROGRAM.	$75,000
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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
T ROBERT BASHARA DVM CEO	CEO, DIRECTOR	5	—
PIPER MAGALLANES	SECRETARY, DIRECTOR	2	—
PETER C BASHARA DVM CFO	CFO, DIRECTOR	5	—
ROGER BROWN DVM	DIRECTOR	2	—
MARGERET POMEROY HUNT	DIRECTOR	2	—
STEVE GOING	DIRECTOR	2	—
GORDON KRENTZ	DIRECTOR	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation?

Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in OMAHA, NE. It holds $26.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation?

As of 2024, Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation holds $26.6M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.

Where does Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation operate?

Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Nebraska, New Jersey, Texas.

What size grants does Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation award?

In 2024, Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $118K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation's EIN?

Doris Day and Terry Melcher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2805632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.