Messer Construction Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 20-0262239 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$552K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$625K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $60,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General | $150,000 |
| Norton Healthcare Foundation | Louisville, KY | General | $85,000 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH | Ongoing Support Contribution | $70,000 |
| Americas River Roots Experience | Fort Mitchell, KY | Sponsorship for Cincinnati Event | $60,000 |
| Ohio Health Foundation | Columbus, OH | General | $50,000 |
| Childrens Home of Northern KY | Covington, KY | Grant for capital project | $25,000 |
| Lexington Hearing Speech Center | Lexington, KY | Grant for capital projects | $25,000 |
| Project HOPE Foundation | Greenville, SC | Grant | $25,000 |
| Wesley House Community Center | Knoxville, OH | Grant for capital project | $25,000 |
| University of Louisville Foundation | Louisville, KY | General | $20,000 |
| Depauw University | Greencastle, IN | Athletic Sponsorship Support | $10,000 |
| BLOC Ministries | Cincinnati, OH | Grante Program runner up grant | $3,750 |
| Habitat for Humanity Johnson County | New Whiteland, IN | Grant Program Runner Up | $3,750 |
| The SC Childrens Theatre | Greenville, SC | General | $0 |
| Shepherd Community Center | Indianapolis, IN | General | $0 |
| St Elizabeth Health Care Foundation | Edgewood, KY | General | $0 |
| University Of Tennessee Medical Center | Knoxville, TN | General | $0 |
| Cornerstone Renters Equity | Cincinnati, OH | General | $0 |
| EasterSeals Servicing Grater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General | $0 |
| Goodwill Industries of Southern Piedmont | Charlotte, NC | General | $0 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati | CIncinnati, OH | General | $0 |
| The Nashville Food Project | Nashville, TN | General | $0 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | General | $0 |
| Cincinnati Childrens Medical Cente | Cincinnati, OH | General | $0 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Foun | Columbus, OH | General | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $552,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $459,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621009349100507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0262239
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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