Messing Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Messing Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $352,006 in 81 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $57,000. 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$352,006
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$57,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $337,996 the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $337,996 | 81 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $352,006 | 81 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Messing Family Charitable 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 Messing Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | $167,500 |
| Colorado | 15 | $133,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $17,506 |
| New York | 13 | $16,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $4,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Synergy School | General & Unrestricted | $57,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Yampa River Conservation | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma-Marin | General & Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Luke Lutheran Church | Hefty Scholarship Fund | $10,006 |
| Alliance Medical Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Frequent Flyers Productions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Perry Mansfield | 2024 Dance Program Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Healdsburg Education Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Northern Sonoma County Fire Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wonderbound | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Third Law Dance-Theater Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | UW Dance Dept Scholarship Fund | $7,500 |
| City Harvest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Direct Relief | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Friends of Perry Mansfield | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Scopa Has A Dream Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Verity-Compassion Safety Support A California Corp | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Healdsburg School | Bear fund | $5,000 |
| Healdsburg Shared Ministries | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Nancys List | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Reach for Home | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sonoma County Synagogue Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | CU-Boulder Dance Department Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Wonderbound | To support Sarah Tallman's position | $5,000 |
| Farm to Pantry | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Camp for All Kids | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Futures Without Violence | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consortium | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Wild Bear Nature Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Beam Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Inside-Outside Circle Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Living As Love | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Noel Messing Hefty
- Tara Hefty
- Terrance Hefty
- Jake Messing
- Jeanne Elise Messing
- Roswell Messing III
- Arlene Naschke
- Ali True
Questions people ask
Does Messing Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Messing Family Charitable Foundation give?
$352,006 in tax year 2024, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Messing Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Noel Messing Hefty (Dir), Tara Hefty (Treas), Terrance Hefty (Dir) and Jake Messing (Pres) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Messing Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.