Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 35-6013080 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$155K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
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 Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohana Heritage Foundation | South Bend, IN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Musical Arts Indiana Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation | South Bend, IN | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cultivate Culinary School and Catering I | South Bend, IN | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Joseph County Public Library | South Bend, IN | General operating | $7,500 |
| Family Childrens Center | LA Crosse, WI | General operating | $7,500 |
| Heroes Camp Inc | Mishawaka, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run Michiana | Granger, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Acting Ensemble Inc | Mishawaka, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Fdn of Oh Ky & in | Columbus, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Logan Community Resources Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| LA Casa de Amistad Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Beacon Health Foundation Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Fischoff National Chamber Music Asso | Notre Dame, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Corvilla Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| The Village a Community Musical Arts All | South Bend, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Youth Theatre Uyt | Notre Dame, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Merrimans Playhouse Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ensemble Concept21 Inc | Mishawaka, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| New Day Intake Center | South Bend, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Indiana Women in Need Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Center for the Homeless Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $4,500 |
| Reins of Life Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $3,000 |
| Near Northwest Neighborhood Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $2,500 |
| Cancer Society of St Joseph County Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $2,500 |
| The Beacon Resource Center Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $2,500 |
| Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry Inc | Garrett, IN | General operating | $2,500 |
| Five Star Life Inc | Elkhart, IN | General operating | $2,500 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $2,500 |
| Dismas House of Indiana Inc | South Bend, IN | General operating | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $155,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $146,960 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349104386
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6013080
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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