George L Mesker Music Trust

Historical Funder

Cincinnati, Ohio · EIN 35-6028064 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$43K

Organizations funded6

Typical grant$5,000

Total assets$889K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

Contact	FIFTH THIRD BANK N A
Address	38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE PLAZA MD1090VD, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Phone	5135347001
Form and materials	N/A
Deadlines	DECEMBER 31
Restrictions	FOR THE SUPPORT OF MUSIC IN PUBLIC FACILITIES IN VANDERBURGH COUNTY INDIANA

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

Arts & Culture1

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside Ohio.

Indiana6

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra	Evansville, IN	Project/Program support	$15,000
Evansville Symphonic Band Inc	Evansville, IN	Program/Project support	$10,000
Evsc Foundation Inc	Evansville, IN	Project/Program support	$5,500
Patchwork Central	Evansville, IN	Project/Program support	$5,000
Wnin Tri-State Public Media Inc	Evansville, IN	Project/Program support	$5,000
Evansville Parks Foundation Inc	Evansville, IN	Project/Program support	$2,500

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$43,000	6
2024	$45,000	7
2023	$40,900	7

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349100847
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6028064
Profile updated Nov 5, 2026

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