Mesa Foundation
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 83-4186742 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$180K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Power | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable support | $40,000 |
| The Harbour | Park Ridge, IL | Charitable support | $30,000 |
| Heart of the City Sports | Waukegan, IL | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Northfield, IL | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Beacon Place | Waukegan, IL | Charitable support | $15,000 |
| College Bound Opportunities | Riverwoods, IL | Charitable support | $15,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| The Josselyn Center | Northfield, IL | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Mothers Trust Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Northern Il Food Bank | Geneval, IL | Charitable support | $4,600 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $179,600 | 11 |
| 2024 | $144,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $127,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349102256
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-4186742
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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