Private foundation · EIN 35-6013080 · Saint Louis, Missouri · Education

Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $155K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$155K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ohana Heritage FoundationSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$10K
Musical Arts Indiana IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$10K
Michiana Public Broadcasting CorporationSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$10K
Cultivate Culinary School and Catering ISouth Bend, INGeneral operating$10K
St Joseph County Public LibrarySouth Bend, INGeneral operating$7,500
Family Childrens CenterLA Crosse, WIGeneral operating$7,500
Heroes Camp IncMishawaka, INGeneral operating$5,000
Girls on the Run MichianaGranger, INGeneral operating$5,000
Acting Ensemble IncMishawaka, INGeneral operating$5,000
Make-A-Wish Fdn of Oh Ky & inColumbus, OHGeneral operating$5,000
Logan Community Resources IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$5,000
LA CASA de Amistad IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$5,000
Beacon Health Foundation IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$5,000
The Fischoff National Chamber Music AssoNotre Dame, INGeneral operating$5,000
Corvilla IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$5,000
The Village a Community Musical Arts AllSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$5,000
United Youth Theatre UytNotre Dame, INGeneral operating$5,000
Merrimans Playhouse IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$5,000
Ensemble Concept21 IncMishawaka, INGeneral operating$5,000
New Day Intake CenterSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$5,000
Indiana Women in Need FoundationIndianapolis, INGeneral operating$5,000
Center for the Homeless IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$4,500
Reins of Life IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$3,000
Near Northwest Neighborhood IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$2,500
Cancer Society of St Joseph County IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$2,500
The Beacon Resource Center IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$2,500
Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry IncGarrett, INGeneral operating$2,500
Five Star Life IncElkhart, INGeneral operating$2,500
Neighbor to Neighbor IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$2,500
Dismas House of Indiana IncSouth Bend, INGeneral operating$2,500

By state: Indiana 28 · Wisconsin 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri, administered in care of Wells Fargo Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1968. 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 Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation 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 Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $155K across 30 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation give?

Indiana (28 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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