Messner Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Messner Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Northfield, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $742,471 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$742,471
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $580,200 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $580,200 | 37 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $742,471 | 38 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Harold Messner 1 Meadow Pond Lane, Ocean View, NJ 08230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (609) 653-1500 |
| What to submit | Letter indicating charitable purpose |
What Messner Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $257,471 |
| New Jersey | 27 | $242,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Support cause | $200,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Support cause | $200,000 |
| Covenant House New Jersey Inc | Support cause | $45,000 |
| St Christopher Hospital for Children | Support Cause | $32,471 |
| Atlantic City Rescue Mission | Support cause | $25,000 |
| Friends of Jean Webster | Support cause | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Support cause | $20,000 |
| St Maximillian Kolbe Parish | Support cause | $20,000 |
| Sunshine Foundation | Support cause | $20,000 |
| Samritans Purse | Support cause | $15,000 |
| Corbin City Baptist Church | Support cause | $10,000 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation | Support cause | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Support cause | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Angels Parish | Support cause | $10,000 |
| Shore Memorial Hospital Foundation | Support cause | $10,000 |
| Shriner's Hospitals for Children | Support cause | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support cause | $10,000 |
| Atlantic Christian School | Support cause | $5,000 |
| CASA for Children of Atlantic & Cape May Counties | Support cause | $5,000 |
| Feed the Children | Support cause | $5,000 |
| Holy Redeemer Visiting Nurse and Hospice | Support cause | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Atlantic County | Support cause | $5,000 |
| Miracle Flights for Kids | Support cause | $5,000 |
| Shamokin Christian Missionary - The Alliance Church | Support cause | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | Support cause | $5,000 |
| Upper Township Rescue Squad | Support cause | $5,000 |
| Beacon Animal Rescue | Support cause | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlantic & Cape May Counties | Support cause | $2,500 |
| Families of Autistic Children in Tidewater | Support cause | $2,500 |
| Gilda's Club of South Jersey Inc | Support cause | $2,500 |
| Holy Redeemer Food Pantry | Support Cause | $2,500 |
| Lost & Found Ministry Landmark Chruch | Support cause | $2,500 |
| Ministries Praise | Support cause | $2,500 |
| Ranch Hope-Strang School | Support cause | $2,500 |
| Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association | Support cause | $1,500 |
| The Oasis Haven for Women & Children | Support cause | $1,500 |
| Tuckahoe Volunteer Fire Company | Support cause | $1,000 |
| Upper Township Challenger Sports Inc | Support cause | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold Messner
- Elaine Messner
- Leslie Kohler
- Brenda Cacossa
- Laura Sampson
Questions people ask
Does Messner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Messner Foundation Inc give?
$742,471 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Messner Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Harold Messner (Trustee), Elaine Messner (Trustee), Leslie Kohler (Trustee) and Brenda Cacossa (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Messner Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.