Private foundation · EIN 25-6581529 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Messer for Charities E & a Messer Char Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $55K total, median $6,875. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$55K
Median grant
$6,875
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oil City Rotary ClubOil City, PAGeneral operating$6,875
Easter Seals Western PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$6,875
University of PittsburghPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$6,875
Young Men's Christian AssociationOil City, PAGeneral operating$6,875
Second Presbyterian ChurchOil City, PAGeneral operating$6,875
Young Womens Christian AssocOil City, PAGeneral operating$6,875
Vna of Venango CountyFranklin, PAGeneral operating$6,875
Venango County AssociationSeneca, PAGeneral operating$6,875

About this foundation

Messer for Charities E & a Messer Char Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Mellon Bank N a, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Messer for Charities E & a Messer Char Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Messer for Charities E & a Messer Char Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $55K across 8 grants, a median of $6,875.

Where does Messer for Charities E & a Messer Char Tr give?

Pennsylvania (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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