The Mesdag Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mesdag Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $810,200 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$810,200
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$18.3 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $822,700 the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $753,400 | 52 | $15.5 million |
| 2023 | $822,700 | 55 | $17.9 million |
| 2024 | $810,200 | 46 | $18.3 million |
How to apply
The Mesdag Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Mesdag Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 16 | $251,000 |
| California | 13 | $224,600 |
| New York | 6 | $87,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $80,600 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $75,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Music Festival and School | General support | $100,000 |
| Princeton University | General support | $75,000 |
| Harvard-Westlake School | General support | $60,000 |
| St Monica's Catholic Church | General support | $60,000 |
| Obama Foundation | General support | $55,600 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| La Clippers Fire Aid | General support | $50,000 |
| Theater Aspen | General support | $35,000 |
| Pacific Council on International Policy | General support | $34,600 |
| Colorado Academy | General support | $30,000 |
| Aspen Center for Enviromental Studies | General support | $25,000 |
| Kellogg School of Management | General support | $15,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Aspen Valley Land Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General support | $10,000 |
| Heal the Bay | General support | $10,000 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| International Medical Corps | General support | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Library Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | General support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | General support | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | General support | $10,000 |
| Ocean Cleanup | General support | $10,000 |
| Tenth Mountain Division | General support | $10,000 |
| Books for Kids | General support | $5,000 |
| Denver Public Library | General support | $5,000 |
| KVSC - 881FM Radio | General support | $5,000 |
| La Plata Open Space Conservatory | General support | $5,000 |
| Planet Word | General support | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| St Matthews Parish | General support | $5,000 |
| St Matthews Parish School | General support | $5,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General support | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Land Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Prospect Foundation (Tiger Inn Account) | General support | $2,000 |
| West Point Hockey | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- T Willem Mesdag
- Lisa Ann Mesdag
Questions people ask
Does The Mesdag Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mesdag Family Foundation give?
$810,200 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Mesdag Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists T Willem Mesdag (Trustee/Part-Time) and Lisa Ann Mesdag (Trustee/Part-Time).
What does The Mesdag Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.