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Harry And Helena Messick Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in MILWAUKEE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Us Bank Na Ttee. It holds total assets of $3.6M. Annual income is reported at $2M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Missouri. According to available records, Harry And Helena Messick Charitable Trust has made 105 grants totaling $826K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $213K in 2021 to $153K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $460K distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $66K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, Georgia, District of Columbia, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 27 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Harry And Helena Messick Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 105 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, GA, DC.
Harry And Helena Messick Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $826K across 105 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $66K.
Harry And Helena Messick Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Harry And Helena Messick Charitable Trust is headquartered in MILWAUKEE, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us Bank N A | TRUSTEE | $49K | $0 | $49K |
Total Giving
$204K
Total Assets
$3.6M
Fair Market Value
$3.9M
Net Worth
$3.6M
Grants Paid
$153K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$214K
Distribution Amount
$182K
Total: $1.8M
Total Grants
105
Total Giving
$826K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters OfGENERAL OPERATING | St Louis, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Andrew County Museum And HistoricalsocGENERAL OPERATING | Savannah, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| City Of Burlington JunctionGENERAL OPERATING | Burlington Junction, MO | $20K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Northwest MissouGENERAL OPERATING | St Joseph, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| Sisters Of SolaceGENERAL OPERATING | Saint Joseph, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Elmo Betterment CorporationGENERAL OPERATING | Elmo, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Mound City Downtown Restoration And ReviGENERAL OPERATING | Craig, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Dekalb County 4h CouncilGENERAL OPERATING | Decatur, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| City Of Savannah-Parks And-Rec DepartmenGENERAL OPERATING | Savannah, MO | $6K | 2023 |
| Andrew County Council On Aging IncGENERAL OPERATING | Savannah, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| The Source Medical ClinicGENERAL OPERATING | Maryville, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Tri-County Historical And--Museum SocietGENERAL OPERATING | Cascade, IA | $5K | 2023 |
| Childrens Mercy HospitalGENERAL OPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Mo Nodaway CountySCHOLARSHIP | Maryville, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Missouri Holt CountySCHOLARSHIPS | Oregon, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Missouri Gentry CountySCHOLARSHIPS | Athens Township, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Missouri Dekalb CountySCHOLARSHIPS | Cameron, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Agriculture Future Of AmericaGENERAL OPERATING | Kansas City, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Mo Buchanan CountySCHOLARSHIP | St Joseph, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Missouri Andrew CountySCHOLARSHIPS | Svannah, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Andrew County Health And Safety CoalitioGENERAL OPERATING | Savannah, MO | $3K | 2023 |
| Pivotal Point Transitional HousingGENERAL OPERATING | St Joseph, MO | $1K | 2023 |
| City Of Savannah Parks And Rec DepartmenGENERAL OPERATING | Savannah, MO | $66K | 2022 |
| Andrew County Sheriffs OfficeGENERAL OPERATING | Savannah, MO | $16K | 2022 |
| Mound City Downtown Restoration IncGENERAL OPERATING | Village Of Big Lake, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| Northeast Nodaway Partners In EducationGENERAL OPERATING | Ravenwood, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| YwcaGENERAL OPERATING | St Joseph, MO | $6K | 2022 |
| Andrew County Youth FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Savannah, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Pony Express National MuseumGENERAL OPERATING | St Joseph, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Leadership Northwest MissouriGENERAL OPERATING | Saint Joseph, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL OPERATING | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| King City Community Theatre CoGENERAL OPERATING | King City, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| YmcaGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
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