Messler Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, New York · EIN 04-3371941 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$160K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
69% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | Unrestricted | $16,250 |
| Gamble House | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Homeworthy | Rockport, ME | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Midcoast Habitat for Humanity | Rockport, ME | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Penobscot Bay YMCA | Rockport, ME | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wingspan | Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Park Slope Childcare Collective | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bigelow Laboratories | East Boothbay, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for Furniture Craftsmanship | Rockport, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers | Rockport, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | Fairfax, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | Belfast, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sanctuary For Families | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Door | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Brunswick, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trekkers | Rockland, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Finding Our Voices | Camden, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Making Community Happen | Rockalnd, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camba | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| City Harvest | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Exodus Transitional Community | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Coastal Opportunities (Coastal Workshop) | Camden, ME | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sanctuary for Independent Media | Troy, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,250 | 26 |
| 2023 | $163,000 | 28 |
| 2022 | $180,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349102761
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3371941
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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