Messmer Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Messmer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$78,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was down from $79,200 the year before.
75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $21,000 | 9 | $1.5 million |
| 2022 | $36,000 | 10 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $82,000 | 19 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $79,200 | 14 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $78,000 | 19 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David A Affeldt 8741 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53227 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 321-4560 |
| What to submit | Letter should state us to which the required grant would be applied |
What Messmer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 18 | $77,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VMP Foundations Inc | Public support | $10,000 |
| Veterans Memorial Committee | Public support | $8,500 |
| Myso | Public support | $5,000 |
| VMP Foundation Inc | Public support | $5,000 |
| The Conservancy for Healing Herit | Public support | $5,000 |
| Morning Glory Ministries | Public support | $5,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Public support | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Wa | Public support | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Public support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Public support | $5,000 |
| Womens Care Center | Public support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Public support | $3,000 |
| Ancient Order of Hibernians | Public support | $2,500 |
| Artists Working in Education | Public support | $2,500 |
| Ballpark Day of Faith | Program support | $2,000 |
| Individual | Public support | $1,500 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Program support | $1,000 |
| First Tee - Southeast Wisconsin | Public support | $1,000 |
| U of Notre Dame- Womens Lacrosse | Public support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Affeldt
- Steven A Affeldt
- Tom Tuttle
Questions people ask
Does Messmer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Messmer Foundation Inc give?
$78,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Messmer Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David A Affeldt (Presidentdirectortreasurer), Steven A Affeldt (Director) and Tom Tuttle (Vice President and Secretary).
What does Messmer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.