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Mesa Foundation is a private trust based in NAPLES, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Edward M Liddy. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have grown from $473K in 2019 to $2.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Mesa Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $281K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $63K in 2021 to $128K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Florida, Virginia, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 3 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.
Mesa Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, FL, VA.
Mesa Foundation has distributed a total of $281K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K.
Mesa Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mesa Foundation is headquartered in NAPLES, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macia F Liddy | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward M Liddy | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$137K
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
$2.8M
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
$135K
Contributions
$386K
Net Investment Income
$348K
Distribution Amount
$120K
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$281K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading PowerCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Lake Forest, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| North Shore Senior CenterCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Northfield, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Pads - LibertyvilleCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Waukegan, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Naples Children & EducationCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Naples, FL | $18K | 2023 |
| Beacon PlaceCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Waukegan, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Navy Seal FoundationCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Virginia Beach, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Josselyn CenterCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Northfield, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor ChicagoCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Northern Il Food BankCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Geneva, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Mercy Home For Boys & GirlsCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| PadsCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Waukegan, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Family Services Of LcCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Grayslake, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Belfry Music Theatre FoundationCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Walworth, WI | $1K | 2022 |
| Young Mens Educational NetworkCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2021 |
| Navy Seals FoundationCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Virginia Beach, VA | $5K | 2021 |
| Kindred Life MinistriesCHARITABLE SUPPORT | Gurnee, IL | $5K | 2021 |
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