Mesara Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Mesara Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $484,000 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$484,000
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $453,100 the year before.
16% of its 2025 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 | $377,305 | 42 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $453,100 | 48 | $11.4 million |
| 2025 | $484,000 | 43 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jane E Blyth PO Box 19975, Kalamazoo, MI 49019 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (269) 350-6354, jane.e.blyth@mesarafamilyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Grant application and requirements are available on our website. |
| Deadlines | Grant submission deadlines are posted on our website. |
| Restrictions | Restrictions and limitations on grant eligibility is outlined on our website. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mesara Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 16 | $185,500 |
| Florida | 6 | $59,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $52,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $46,500 |
| California | 4 | $25,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Alaska | 2 | $12,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| She Jumps | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Wmu Foundation | Wmu study abroad mesara airfare scholarship | $50,000 |
| Building Tomorrow | Fellowship program | $40,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Special Forces Association Chapter 7 | Special forces scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Shoe distribution | $15,000 |
| Pyxera Global Inc | William j white fellowship | $15,000 |
| Season of Justice | Dna testing for cold cases in michigan | $12,000 |
| Special Days Camps | General operating support | $12,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Catamount Institute | Operational needs | $10,000 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | General operating support | $10,000 |
| God's Special Peoples Camp | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding | Support for two horses | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo County Nature Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Michigan Interfaith Power and Light | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science | Vet expenses and food supplies | $10,000 |
| The Chill Foundation | Explore program | $10,000 |
| Wild Sheep Foundation | Take one out put one back program | $10,000 |
| Inside Out Youth Services | General operating support | $8,500 |
| Mountain View Lakes Foundation | Invasive weed control | $8,500 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Facility dog advocacy program | $8,000 |
| Cetera Inc | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Reef Environmental Education Foundation | Lion fish derby and workshops | $7,500 |
| Southridge Reformed Church | Night to shine | $7,500 |
| HUNT2HEAL | General operating support | $6,500 |
| Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project Inc | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Boone and Crocket Club | General operating support | $5,000 |
| High Fives Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Lafd wildfire emergency fund | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Wildfire donation | $5,000 |
| Penrickton Center for Blind Children | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church Partners in Housing | Partners in housing transition | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | Support cjd research for jim ritcey | $5,000 |
| Wild Blue Cats | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Conch Republic Marine Army | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Great Lakes Burn Camp | General operating support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas W Mesara
- Heather White
- Jeffrey Pauch
- Gregory Pauch
- Nicol White
Questions people ask
Does Mesara Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant submission deadlines are posted on our website..
How much does Mesara Family Foundation give?
$484,000 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Mesara Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas W Mesara (President), Heather White (Treasurer/Secretary), Jeffrey Pauch (Vice-President) and Gregory Pauch (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Mesara Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and environment and conservation.