Mesdag Family Foundation is a private trust based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. The principal officer is % Ernst & Young Us Llp. It holds total assets of $15.4M. Annual income is reported at $9.1M. PLEASE NOTE, THE FOUNDATION IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT, BY CONTRIBUTIONS, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). THE TRUSTEES CHOOSE THESE ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES. NO CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS, GIFTS, LOANS, OR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PRESENTLY RECEIVE APPLICATIONS OR CONDUCT PROGRAMS FOR DONATIONS IN ITS ACTIVITIES. According to available records, Mesdag Family Foundation has made 180 grants totaling $2.7M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $644K and $1.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.3M distributed across 104 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $240 to $255K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 73 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, California, New Jersey, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
PLEASE NOTE, THE FOUNDATION IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT, BY CONTRIBUTIONS, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). N/A
PLEASE NOTE, THE FOUNDATION IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT, BY CONTRIBUTIONS, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). THE TRUSTEES CHOOSE THESE ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES. NO CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS, GIFTS, LOANS, OR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PRESENTLY RECEIVE APPLICATIONS OR CONDUCT PROGRAMS FOR DONATIONS IN ITS ACTIVITIES. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 180 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, CA, NJ.
Mesdag Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.7M across 180 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $240 to $255K.
Mesdag Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mesdag Family Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T Willem Mesdag | TRUSTEE/PART-TIME | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Ann Mesdag | TRUSTEE/PART-TIME | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$842K
Total Assets
$14.5M
Fair Market Value
$15.5M
Net Worth
$14.5M
Grants Paid
$753K
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
Distribution Amount
$742K
Total Grants
180
Total Giving
$2.7M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
73
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Princeton UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Princeton, NJ | $125K | 2023 |
| Aspen Music Festival And SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Aspen, CO | $112K | 2023 |
| St Monica'S Catholic ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | San Louis, MO | $75K | 2023 |
| Harvard-Westlake SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Studio City, CA | $60K |
| 2023 |
| Aspen Center For Enviromental StudiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Aspen, CO | $26K | 2023 |
| Theater AspenGENERAL SUPPORT | Aspen, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| International Medical CorpsGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Colorado AcademyGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles MissionGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Kellogg School Of ManagementGENERAL SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Aspen Valley Land TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Carbondale, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Council On Foreign RelationsGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Aspen Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Basalt, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club Of CaliforniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Aspen InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Pacific Council On International PolicyGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club Of ColoradoGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Make A Wish FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Greenwood Village, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles PhilharmonicGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Library FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Independence Pass FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Carbondale, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Heal The BayGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Aspen Art MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Aspen, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| St Matthews Parish SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | San Mateo, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| 10th Mountain Division Hut AssocationGENERAL SUPPORT | Aspen, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Conservation ColoradoGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Books For KidsGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Rainforest Foundation UsGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| St Judes Childrens HostpitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Clean Air Task ForceGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Clean Energy Innovation ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Denver Public LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Planet WordGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Team RubiconGENERAL SUPPORT | El Segundo, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Paddington Station Pre-SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| West Point HockeyGENERAL SUPPORT | West Point, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeGENERAL SUPPORT | Montgomery, AL | $2K | 2023 |
| Brown CrewGENERAL SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $2K | 2023 |
| The Rape FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Prospect Foundation (Tiger Inn Account)GENERAL SUPPORT | North Sutton, NH | $2K | 2023 |
| Colorado BalletGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art DenverGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| First Descents (Intrinsic Rangar Team Race)GENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Denver ZooGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Denver Museum Of Nature & ScienceGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
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