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Messner Foundation Inc

Historical Funder

Northfield, New Jersey · EIN 26-0581765 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$742K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactHarold Messner
Address1 Meadow Pond Lane, Ocean View NJ 08230
Phone6096531500
Form and materialsLetter indicating charitable purpose
DeadlinesNone
RestrictionsNone

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Human Services4
  • Children & Youth3
  • Health2
  • Animal Welfare1
  • Faith-Based1
  • Food Assistance1

Where it gives

28% of grants went outside New Jersey.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
St Jude's Children's HospitalMemphis, TNSupport cause$200,000
University of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania, PASupport cause$200,000
Covenant House New Jersey IncNewark, NJSupport cause$45,000
St Christopher Hospital for ChildrenPhiladelphia, PASupport Cause$32,471
Atlantic City Rescue MissionAtlantic City, NJSupport cause$25,000
Friends of Jean WebsterAtlantic City, NJSupport cause$25,000
Community Food Bank of New JerseyHillside, NJSupport cause$20,000
St Maximillian Kolbe ParishMarmora, NJSupport cause$20,000
Sunshine FoundationFeasterville, PASupport cause$20,000
Samritans PurseBoone, NCSupport cause$15,000
Corbin City Baptist ChurchCorbin City, NJSupport cause$10,000
Deborah Hospital FoundationBrown Mills, NJSupport cause$10,000
Make a Wish FoundationUnion, NJSupport cause$10,000
Our Lady of Angels ParishCape May Court House, NJSupport cause$10,000
Shore Memorial Hospital FoundationSomers Point, NJSupport cause$10,000
Shriner's Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLSupport cause$10,000
The Salvation ArmyAtlantic City, NJSupport cause$10,000
Atlantic Christian SchoolEgg Harbor Township, NJSupport cause$5,000
CASA for Children of Atlantic & Cape May CountiesSomers Point, NJSupport cause$5,000
Feed the ChildrenOklahoma City, OKSupport cause$5,000
Holy Redeemer Visiting Nurse and HospiceEgg Harbor Township, NJSupport cause$5,000
Jewish Family Services of Atlantic CountyMargate, NJSupport cause$5,000
Miracle Flights for KidsGreen Valley, NVSupport cause$5,000
Shamokin Christian Missionary - The Alliance ChurchShamokin, PASupport cause$5,000
Smile TrainNew York, NYSupport cause$5,000
Upper Township Rescue SquadPetersburg, NJSupport cause$5,000
Beacon Animal RescueOceanview, NJSupport cause$2,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Atlantic & Cape May CountiesNorthfield, NJSupport cause$2,500
Families of Autistic Children in TidewaterVirginia Beach, VASupport cause$2,500
Gilda's Club of South Jersey IncLinwood, NJSupport cause$2,500
Holy Redeemer Food PantrySwainton, NJSupport Cause$2,500
Lost & Found Ministry Landmark ChruchOcean City, NJSupport cause$2,500
Ministries PraiseVoorhees Township, NJSupport cause$2,500
Ranch Hope-Strang SchoolAlloway, NJSupport cause$2,500
Moorestown Visiting Nurse AssociationMoorestown, NJSupport cause$1,500
The Oasis Haven for Women & ChildrenPaterson, NJSupport cause$1,500
Tuckahoe Volunteer Fire CompanyTuckahoe, NJSupport cause$1,000
Upper Township Challenger Sports IncTuckahoe, NJSupport cause$1,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$742,47138
2023$580,20037

Sources

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