Messerli & Kramer Foundation
Accepts applications
Messerli & Kramer Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$35,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$781,217
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $31,000 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,000 | 7 | $609,610 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 6 | $715,386 |
| 2025 | $35,000 | 7 | $781,217 |
How to apply
| Contact | Brian Considine 50 South 6th Street Suite 2300, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1540 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 672-3600 |
| What to submit | Application are to be submitted by mail. Required information: organization name, address, ein#, website, organization contact person information, program narrative, population served, geographic area served, project date, annual agency budget, and project budget. |
| Deadlines | Twice annually, may 31st and october 31st. |
| Restrictions | Program support |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baby's Space A Place to Grow | Program support | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Twin Cities | Program support | $5,000 |
| East Side Learning Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Keystone Community Services | Program support | $5,000 |
| Reading Partners | Program support | $5,000 |
| Minds Matter Twin Citites | Program support | $5,000 |
| Advancing Equity Coalition | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Chou
- James Woolard
- Alicia Thomas
- Mark Dixon
- Wendy Naegele
- Theresa Bea
- Mark Gerken
- Bailey Strand
- Brian Considine
- Patrick Messmer
- Bridget Killing Funches
- Meghan Marty
Questions people ask
Does Messerli & Kramer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Twice annually, may 31st and october 31st..
How much does Messerli & Kramer Foundation give?
$35,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Messerli & Kramer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Chou (Director), James Woolard (President), Alicia Thomas (Director) and Mark Dixon (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.