Hesemeyer Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 35-1783031 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$172K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$17,200
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,600 and $34,400.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
85% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Lutheran Church | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $60,200 |
| Lutheran Life Villages | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $34,400 |
| Ablelight Inc | Watertown, WI | General operating | $25,800 |
| Taylor University | Upland, IN | General operating | $17,200 |
| Concordia Theological Seminary | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $17,200 |
| Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $8,600 |
| International Lutheran Laymans Leag | Saint Louis, MO | General operating | $8,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $172,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $200,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503099349100925
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1783031
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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