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Private Foundation
THE HAROLD AND MARILYN MELCHER FOUNDATION
THE HAROLD AND MARILYN MELCHER FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in KANSAS CITY, MO. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $2.5M, expenses of $124K, total assets of $861K. Imperigo tracks 229 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $1.6M.
EIN: 431671354
KANSAS CITY, MO
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$2.5M
Total Expenses$124K
Total Assets$861K
Grants Given229
Grant Total$1.6M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
WAYSIDE WAIFS
ANIMAL WELFARE
$51,730
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER KANSAS CITY
HUMAN SERVICES
$35,000
PET RESOURCE CENTER OF KANSAS CITY
ANIMAL WELFARE
$10,000
CARMEL PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
LIBRARY SUPPORT
$2,500
COMMUNITY HEALTH
HEALTH SERVICES
$2,500
Showing up to 5 of 229 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Laurie Ann Benjamin
DIRECTOR
Lynne F Melcher
CHAIRMAN / PRESIDENT
Randall D Clark
SECRETARY
Richard A Melcher
TREASURER
Steven N Palmer
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.5M | $124K | $861K |
| 2024 | $201K | $191K | $61K |
| 2023 | $127K | $99K | $51K |
| 2022 | $125K | $140K | $23K |
| 2021 | $130K | $136K | $31K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $130K to $2.5M (+1789%), with total assets most recently reported at $861K.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, and 4 other states.
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