Messler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Messler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,250 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $16,250. 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$160,250
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$16,250
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $163,000 the year before.
15% 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 | $180,000 | 30 | $2.7 million |
| 2023 | $163,000 | 28 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $160,250 | 26 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Messler Family 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 Messler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 13 | $88,250 |
| New York | 8 | $32,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Unrestricted | $16,250 |
| Gamble House | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Homeworthy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Midcoast Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Penobscot Bay YMCA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wingspan | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Park Slope Childcare Collective | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratories | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for Furniture Craftsmanship | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sanctuary For Families | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Door | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trekkers | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Finding Our Voices | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Making Community Happen | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camba | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| City Harvest | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Exodus Transitional Community | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Coastal Opportunities (Coastal Workshop) | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sanctuary for Independent Media | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph D Messler Jr
- Timothy P Messler
- Tara M Marchionna
Questions people ask
Does Messler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Messler Family Foundation give?
$160,250 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Messler Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph D Messler Jr (President), Timothy P Messler (Vice President) and Tara M Marchionna (Secretary).
What does Messler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and human services.