Gary Messina Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChattanooga, Tennessee · EIN 85-1228011 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$114K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
84% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solutions Health & Pregnancy Center | Shrewsbury, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Aslan Youth Ministries | Red Bank, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Students for Life of America | Fredericksburg, VA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Thomas More Society | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hostpitals for Chicldren | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Love Thy Neighbor | Long Branch, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Baby Steps | Auburn, AL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Jersey Shore Dream Center | Neptune, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Mary's Place by the Sea | Ocean Grove, NJ | Charitable | $1,500 |
| National Medal of Honor Heritage Center | Chattanooga, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $106,125 | 15 |
| 2023 | $94,900 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642189349100719
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1228011
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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