Private foundation · EIN 04-3371941 · Brooklyn, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Messler Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $160K total, median $5,000. 31% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$160K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maine Coast Heritage TrustTopsham, MEUnrestricted$16K
Gamble HousePasadena, CAUnrestricted$10K
Historic Charleston FoundationCharleston, SCUnrestricted$10K
HomeworthyRockport, MEUnrestricted$10K
Midcoast Habitat for HumanityRockport, MEUnrestricted$10K
Penobscot Bay YMCARockport, MEUnrestricted$10K
WingspanWarrenton, VAUnrestricted$10K
Park Slope Childcare CollectiveBrooklyn, NYUnrestricted$10K
Bigelow LaboratoriesEast Boothbay, MEUnrestricted$5,000
Center for Furniture CraftsmanshipRockport, MEUnrestricted$5,000
Coastal Family Hospice VolunteersRockport, MEUnrestricted$5,000
Galapagos ConservancyFairfax, VAUnrestricted$5,000
Maine Farmland TrustBelfast, MEUnrestricted$5,000
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAUnrestricted$5,000
Sanctuary for FamiliesNew York, NYUnrestricted$5,000
The DoorNew York, NYUnrestricted$5,000
The Nature ConservancyBrunswick, MEUnrestricted$5,000
TrekkersRockland, MEUnrestricted$5,000
Finding Our VoicesCamden, MEUnrestricted$5,000
Making Community HappenRockalnd, MEUnrestricted$5,000
CambaBrooklyn, NYUnrestricted$2,500
City HarvestNew York, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Exodus Transitional CommunityNew York, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Coastal Opportunities (coastal Workshop)Camden, MEUnrestricted$2,000
Sanctuary for Independent MediaTroy, NYUnrestricted$2,000

By state: Maine 13 · New York 8 · Virginia 3 · California 1 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Messler Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brooklyn, New York, administered in care of Richard a McKittrick Esq McKittri, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Messler Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Messler Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $160K across 26 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Messler Family Foundation give?

Maine (13 grants), New York (8 grants), Virginia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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