Messiah Project Inc
Preselected recipients only
Messiah Project Inc is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,700 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $20,700. 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$50,700
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$20,700
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $54,850 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $54,850 | 2 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $50,700 | 4 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Messiah Project 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Messiah Project Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $20,700 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Missionary Press | To support wmp's mission of printing & distributing free bibles & bible studies worldwide | $20,700 |
| Starbright Foundation | To support starbright's mission to rpovide support to survivors and families | $20,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | To support st jude's hospital mission to find cures & treatments for pediatric diseases | $5,000 |
| Harvest Project | To provide essential support to individuals and communities | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Felder
- Steve Bakos
- Jan Currier
Questions people ask
Does Messiah Project Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Messiah Project Inc give?
$50,700 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Messiah Project Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Felder (President), Steve Bakos (Vice President) and Jan Currier (Secretary).
What does Messiah Project Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.