Messer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWatertown, South Dakota · EIN 46-0437250 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$16K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$359K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,219.
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
12% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Area Techical College | Watertown, SD | Nursing scholarships | $3,000 |
| Jenkins Living Center Foundation | Watertown, SD | Scholarship program | $3,000 |
| Arrow Educational Foundation | Watertown, SD | Scholarships | $2,219 |
| Senior Companions of South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | Administration & senior care | $2,000 |
| Watertown Regional Library | Watertown, SD | Children's reading program | $2,000 |
| Bramble Park Zoo | Watertown, SD | Program services | $1,500 |
| Mndak Kiwanis Ed Foundation | Fargo, ND | Program services | $1,000 |
| Codington County Historical Society | Watertown, SD | Program services | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,519 | 8 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $15,279 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349101841
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0437250
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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