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Messer For Charities E & A Messer Char Trust is a private trust based in PITTSBURGH, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Mellon Bank N A. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $379K. Total assets have grown from $890K in 2011 to $1.1M 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 2018 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Messer For Charities E & A Messer Char Trust has made 27 grants totaling $185K, with a median grant of $6K. The foundation has distributed between $57K and $67K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $13K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 9 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.
Messer For Charities E & A Messer Char Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA.
Messer For Charities E & A Messer Char Trust has distributed a total of $185K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $6K to $13K.
Messer For Charities E & A Messer Char Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Messer For Charities E & A Messer Char Trust is headquartered in PITTSBURGH, PA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bny Mellon N A | TRUSTEE | $11K | $0 | $11K |
| Robert W Mcfate | CO-TRUSTEE | $1K | $0 | $1K |
Total Giving
$58K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$49K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$172K
Distribution Amount
$50K
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$185K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$6K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Men'S Christian AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Oil City, PA | $7K | 2022 |
| Presbyterian Home Of Oil CityGENERAL OPERATING | Oil City, PA | $13K | 2022 |
| Easter Seals Western PennsylvaniaGENERAL OPERATING | Pittsburgh, PA | $7K | 2022 |
| Oil City Rotary ClubGENERAL OPERATING | Oil City, PA | $7K | 2022 |
| Young Womens Christian AssocGENERAL OPERATING | Oil City, PA | $7K | 2022 |
| Vna Of Venango CountyGENERAL OPERATING | Franklin, PA | $7K | 2022 |
| Venango County AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Seneca, PA | $7K | 2022 |
| Second Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Oil City, PA | $7K | 2022 |
| University Of PittsburghGENERAL OPERATING | Pittsburgh, PA | $7K | 2022 |
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
LIGONIER, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA