Messer Family Foundation is located in Watertown, SD. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Messer Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Messer Family Foundation generated $33.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $19.6k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Messer Family Foundation has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $109,900. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION'S SOLE PURPOSE IS TO INVEST THE ASSETS RECEIVED FROM THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH E. MESSER IN 2002 AND ANY POSSIBLE FUTURE DONATIONS, AND TO USE THE EARNINGS FROM THESE ASSETS TO FUND QUALIFIED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joseph S Messer VP | 2 | $0 | |
Patricia K Weber Secretary | 4 | $0 | |
Stephen P Mcadams Director | 2 | $0 | |
Kari Mcadams Copelin Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Ann H Messer Director | 2 | $0 | |
Elizabeth R Messer Diehl Director | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $5,876 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $27,529 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $33,405 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $42 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $5,620 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $14,000 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $19,620 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,895 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $261,999 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Messer Family Foundation has awarded $14,000 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ADMINISTRATION & EDUCATION | $3,000 |
LAKE AREA TECHICAL COLLEGE PURPOSE: NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS | $3,000 |
Watertown, SD PURPOSE: ADMINISTRATION & REFLECTIONS GARDEN | $2,500 |
SENIOR COMPANIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PURPOSE: ADMINISTRATION & SENIOR CARE | $2,500 |
KIWANIS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $1,500 |
WATERTOWN REGIONAL LIBRARY PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S READING PROGRAM | $1,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Messer Family Foundation has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Robyn And Alex Gellman Foundation Boca Raton, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Union Pacific Foundation Omaha, NE | $336,276 | $9,519,950 |
Montana Healthcare Foundation Bozeman, MT | $211,845,474 | $27,605,227 |
3m Foundation St Paul, MN | $11,832,463 | $7,120,220 |
Homer A Scott And Mildred S Scott Foundation Sheridan, WY | $28,032,742 | $11,071,204 |
Richard O Jacobson Foundation Inc Des Moines, IA | $24,841,991 | $13,826,505 |
Hugh J Andersen Foundation Bayport, MN | $156,260,583 | $11,255,430 |
Leland J And Dorothy H Olson Charitable Fountation Omaha, NE | $59,544,198 | $8,036,267 |
Hall-Perrine Foundation Cedar Rapids, IA | $140,581,654 | $14,980,430 |
Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $11,307,736 | $67,424 |
Patrick & Aimee Butler Family Foundation St Paul, MN | $109,951,624 | $8,639,825 |
Henry A Davis Foundation Omaha, NE | $67,081,811 | $59,214,203 |
Charles And Mary Heider Family Foundation Omaha, NE | $4,711,924 | $1,666 |