Private foundation · EIN 74-2991386 · Austin, Texas · Religion

Messiah Project Inc

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: 4 grants paid, $51K total, median $13K. 25% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$51K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in TX
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Missionary PressNew Paris, INTo support wmp's mission of printing & distributing free bibles & bible studies worldwide$21K
Starbright FoundationGilbert, AZTo support starbright's mission to rpovide support to survivors and families$20K
St Judes Children's HospitalMemphis, TNTo support st jude's hospital mission to find cures & treatments for pediatric diseases$5,000
Harvest ProjectRound Rock, TXTo provide essential support to individuals and communities$5,000

By state: Indiana 1 · Arizona 1 · Tennessee 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Messiah Project Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Scott Felder, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Messiah Project Inc 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 Messiah Project Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $51K across 4 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Messiah Project Inc give?

Indiana (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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