Messer Family Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Watertown, South Dakota · EIN 46-0437250
- South Dakota
- Watertown
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in South Dakota
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $16KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 8Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $260KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S SOLE PURPOSE IS TO INVEST THE ASSETS RECEIVED FROM THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH E. MESSER IN 2002 AND ANY POSSIBLE FUTURE DONATIONS, AND TO USE THE EARNINGS FROM THESE ASSETS TO FUND QUALIFIED INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Living Center Foundation | $3K | 2025 |
| Lake Area Techical College | $3K | 2025 |
| Arrow Educational Foundation | $2.2K | 2025 |
| Senior Companions of South Dakota | $2K | 2025 |
| Watertown Regional Library | $2K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (8 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.