Messinger Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Messinger Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $213,006 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$213,006
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $319,256 the year before.
35% 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 | $220,505 | 56 | $1.3 million |
| 2023 | $319,256 | 57 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $213,006 | 58 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Messinger Family Foundation Inc 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 Messinger Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $89,000 |
| Massachusetts | 17 | $42,000 |
| Florida | 9 | $39,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,006 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | General charitable or educational purposes | $25,000 |
| University of Rochester | General charitable or educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General charitable or educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires | General charitable or educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Artison Works | General charitable or educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation - Miami | General charitable or educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Women's Emergency Network | General charitable or educational purposes | $10,000 |
| The Mount Edith Wharton's Home | General charitable or educational purposes | $6,000 |
| Eastman School of Music | General charitable or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Frost School | General charitable or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General charitable or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Lowe Art Museum | General charitable or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| NAACP Empowerment Center | General charitable or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Reconstruction Rabbinical Assn | General charitable or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Temple Judea | General charitable or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Usdan Performing Arts | General charitable or educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Berkshire United Way | General charitable or educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Center | General charitable or educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Pogo | General charitable or educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Ackerman Institute for the Family | General charitable or educational purposes | $2,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | General charitable or educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Center for Defense Information | General charitable or educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Direct Relief | General charitable or educational purposes | $2,000 |
| Jewish Educational Loan Fund | General charitable or educational purposes | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| American Craft Council | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Berkshire Botanica Garden | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Berkshire Grown Inc | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Berkshire Theater Group | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Bronx House | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Children's Movement of Florida | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Craft Emergency Relief Fund | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| For the Many | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish Foundation for the Righteous | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish Museum | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Lenox Library | General charitable or educational purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Messinger
- Lisa Messinger
- Alice Messinger Rosenblatt
- Sarah Messinger
- Daryl Messinger
Questions people ask
Does Messinger Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Messinger Family Foundation Inc give?
$213,006 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Messinger Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin Messinger (Director), Lisa Messinger (Director), Alice Messinger Rosenblatt (Director) and Sarah Messinger (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Messinger Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.