Natale & Elizabeth Messina Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 81-2838072 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | NATALE A MESSINA |
|---|---|
| Address | 36357 N 101ST WAY, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85262 |
| Phone | 4804718730 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION WILL ONLY CONSIDER LETTERS OF INQUIRY SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO AN INVITATION FROM THE FOUNDATION. LETTERS OF INQUIRY SHOULD DESCRIBE THE INTENDED PROJECT AND ITS ANTICIPATED COSTS IN ONE PAGE AND CONFIRM THE GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. PROPOSALS SHOULD ONLY BE SUBMITTED AFTER NOTIFICATION THAT THE LETTER OF INQUIRY HAS BEEN FAVORABLY REVIEWED. NON-PROFITS THAT HAVE RECEIVED A GRANT FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS MAY NOT BE INVITED TO APPLY FOR A YEAR. THE FOUNDATION MUST BE LISTED AS "ANONYMOUS" ON ANY DONOR LISTS. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS REGARDING GRANT ELIGIBILITY, PROPOSALS AND THE GRANT MAKING PROCESS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE WHEN THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS LETTERS OF INQUIRY. |
| Deadlines | AS DETERMINED BY THE FOUNDATION DIRECTORS. |
| Restrictions | THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE TO FUND AND TO MAKE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH QUALIFY AS CHARITABLE MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL OR HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND WHICH SHALL BE TAX EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(A), AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO WHICH SHALL BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE UNDER SECTION 170(C)(2). THE FOUNDATION SHALL NOT MAKE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS NOT ORGANIZED AND TAX QUALIFIED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NOR SHALL IT MAKE GRANTS, LOANS OR OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS TO FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS. |
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.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope for the Cause - Mirabel Club | Scottsdale, AZ | Support the programs and services of hope for the cause | $5,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Support the programs and services of honor health foundaiton | $5,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Support the programs and services of the arizona community foundation | $2,500 |
| Desert Foothills Library | Cave Creek, AZ | Support the programs and services of desert foothills library | $1,000 |
| St Josephs Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Support the programs and services of st josephs hospital and medical center | $600 |
| Arc Angels Foundation | Bristol, CT | Support the programs and services of arc angels foundation | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,350 | 6 |
| 2024 | $1,750 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,050 | 3 |
| 2021 | $500 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612039349100961
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2838072
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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