The Harold And Marilyn Melcher | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 43-1671354
Foundation Overview
Based in Kansas City, MO, The Harold And Marilyn Melcher has awarded 226 grants totaling $1,229,506 to organizations in California, Illinois and 15 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $225 to $101,460, with a median award of $1,250.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 21 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 22% in Illinois and funding distributed across 17 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (92%), Palatine (6%), Oak Brook (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 40% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Harold And Marilyn Melcher's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10000 Degrees | $625 | San Rafael, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Build | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Carmel Public Library Foundation | $2,500 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Casa Marianella | $500 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Charity Water | $225 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Community Health | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Donors Choose | $300 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Harvesters | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee | $240 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $12,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $35,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kings County Tennis League | $1,250 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $1,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Schools 3 | $2,500 | Carmel, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | $625 | Nashville, TN, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Wayside Waifs | $30,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | $500 | San Rafael, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Impact 100 Chicago - City Chapter | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Paws Shelter Of Central Texas | $500 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Hias | $250 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| 10000 Degrees | $625 | San Rafael, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Build | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $350 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Charity Water | $540 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Community Health | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Harvesters | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Impact Grants Chicago - City Chapter | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $600 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Kansas City | $1,250 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $26,715 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $8,142 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kings County Tennis League | $1,250 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Peer Health Exchange | $500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Texas | $275 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Play Works | $1,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Schools 3 | $2,500 | Carmel, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Dinner Party | $250 | Swampscott, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Pet Resource Center Of Kansas City | $15,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | $625 | Nashville, TN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wayside Waifs | $60,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Carmel Public Library Foundation | $2,500 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Pink Fund | $250 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The 19th News | $316 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Mother Jones | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Healing With Horses | $800 | Manor, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc | $250 | Miami, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $500 | Beaverton, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | $500 | Newtown, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Fractured Atlas | $530 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $830 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureau | $1,250 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| 10000 Degrees | $625 | San Rafael, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Build | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $350 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Charity Water | $540 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Community Health | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Harvesters | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Impact Grants Chicago - City Chapter | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $600 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Kansas City | $1,250 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $26,715 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $8,142 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kings County Tennis League | $1,250 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Peer Health Exchange | $500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Texas | $275 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Play Works | $1,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Schools 3 | $2,500 | Carmel, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Dinner Party | $250 | Swampscott, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Pet Resource Center Of Kansas City | $15,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | $625 | Nashville, TN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wayside Waifs | $60,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Carmel Public Library Foundation | $2,500 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Pink Fund | $250 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The 19th News | $316 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Mother Jones | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Healing With Horses | $800 | Manor, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc | $250 | Miami, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $500 | Beaverton, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | $500 | Newtown, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Fractured Atlas | $530 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $830 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureau | $1,250 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| 10000 Degrees | $625 | San Rafael, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Build | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $350 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Charity Water | $540 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Community Health | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Harvesters | $2,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Impact Grants Chicago - City Chapter | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee | $600 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Kansas City | $1,250 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $26,715 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $8,142 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kings County Tennis League | $1,250 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Peer Health Exchange | $500 | Pasadena, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater Texas | $275 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Play Works | $1,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Schools 3 | $2,500 | Carmel, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Dinner Party | $250 | Swampscott, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Pet Resource Center Of Kansas City | $15,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | $625 | Nashville, TN, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wayside Waifs | $60,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Carmel Public Library Foundation | $2,500 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Pink Fund | $250 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The 19th News | $316 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Mother Jones | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Wttw | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Healing With Horses | $800 | Manor, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc | $250 | Miami, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| National Network Of Abortion Funds | $500 | Beaverton, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | $500 | Newtown, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Fractured Atlas | $530 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Donors Choose | $830 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Relations Bureau | $1,250 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Build | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Casa Marianella | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Greg Olsen Foundation - Receptions For Research | $1,000 | Fort Lauderdate, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Harvesters | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy | $2,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Impact 100 Chicago - City Chapter | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Kansas City | $2,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $35,000 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Madre | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| One Million Degrees | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Peer Health Exchange | $1,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Refugeeone | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Schools 3 | $5,000 | Carmel, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Pet Resource Center Of Kansas City | $25,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Wayside Waifs | $19,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Yale University | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Fresh Ground Pepper | $1,500 | Ridgewood, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Community Health | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Lilith Fund | $3,500 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Dinner Party | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Kings County Tennis League | $2,500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Chicago Survivors | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University | $1,250 | Nashville, TN, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| 10000 Degrees | $1,250 | San Rafael, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Build | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Harvesters | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy | $2,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Impact 100 Chicago - City Chapter | $1,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| International Rescue Committee | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater Kansas City | $2,500 | Overland Park, KS, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $34,283 | Leawood, KS, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $615 | Leawood, KS, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Margaret's Village | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Media Development Investment Fund | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| One Million Degrees | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Peer Health Exchange | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | $14,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Schools 3 | $5,000 | Carmel, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wayside Waifs | $101,460 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Wayside Waifs | $1,362 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Yale University | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Casa Marianella | $1,500 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Texas Restaurant Association | $2,500 | Austin, TX, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Lynn Sage Foundation | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| New Georgia Project | $4,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| First Descents | $1,500 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Fast Forward | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Brooklyn Museum - The Dinner Party | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Pet Resource Center Of Kansas City | $24,848 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Build | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Chicago Foundation For Women | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Dream Yard | $1,250 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Epec | $15,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Greg Olsen Foundation - Receptions For Research | $1,000 | Fort Lauderdate, FL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Harvesters | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Impact 100 Chicago - City Chapter | $1,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| International Rescue Committee | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $1,028 | Leawood, KS, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $34,940 | Leawood, KS, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| John Howard Association | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| One Million Degrees | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Schools 3 | $5,000 | Carmel, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Spay & Neuter Kansas City | $25,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Wayside Waifs | $7,500 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Wayside Waifs | $30,303 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Yale University | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Young Center For Immigrant Children's Rights | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Pets For Life | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Peer Health Exchange | $1,250 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Center For Gender & Refugee Studies | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Al Otro Lado | $1,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Wayside Waifs | $30,086 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Operation Breakthrough | $20,103 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2018 |
| Chicago Foundation For Women | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Epec | $15,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Harvesters | $5,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Impact 100 Chicago - City Chapter | $1,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| International Rescue Committee | $1,250 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater Kansas City | $35,033 | Leawood, KS, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| John Howard Association | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Kc Pet Project | $25,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| One Million Degrees | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Schools 3 | $5,000 | Carmel, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Spay & Neuter Kansas City | $10,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Wayside Waifs | $30,136 | Kansas City, MO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Yale University | $5,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Young Center For Immigrant Children's Rights | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Warriors' Best Friends | $5,000 | Liberty, MO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Heartland | $2,500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Washington Area Women's Foundation | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Chicago Women In Trades | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Greg Olsen Foundation - Receptions For Research | $2,500 | Fort Lauderdate, FL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Charity Water | $1,250 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Dream Yard | $1,250 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| City Arts And Lectures | $1,250 | San Francisco, CA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Harold And Marilyn Melcher as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 43-1671354 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 800 W 47TH ST STE 720 Kansas City, MO 64112-1249 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Harold And Marilyn Melcher's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman Emeritus | Marilyn Melcher |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Richard A Melcher |
| Chairman/president | Randall D Clark |
| Treasurer | Steven N Palmer |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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