Eugenia Messick Foundation
Eugenia Messick Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Olive Branch, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.9M in total assets. In 2024, it made $663K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $123K.
Eugenia Messick Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,908,699
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $-206,874
- +36.9% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $662,805
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $725,452
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,908,699 | $-206,874 | $725,452 | $662,805 | $123,134 | $435,648 |
| 2023 | $10,462,484 | $-151,060 | $658,996 | $590,770 | $151,667 | $442,908 |
| 2022 | $10,324,000 | $1,858,701 | $602,167 | $513,834 | $1,200,330 | $434,848 |
| 2021 | $10,712,369 | $887,566 | $444,288 | $376,988 | $738,266 | $457,318 |
| 2020 | $9,975,634 | $8,895,419 | $385,610 | — | $429,597 | $316,107 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eugenia Messick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $436K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eugenia Messick Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jordan Mazzietell
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $69K (2024)
Joseph Haltom
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $51K (2024)
Christine Mueller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Cox
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Brees
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $69K, to Jordan Mazzietell (Trustee/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Eugenia Messick Foundation
How large is Eugenia Messick Foundation?
Eugenia Messick Foundation reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $663K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $436K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Eugenia Messick Foundation?
Eugenia Messick Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Olive Branch, MS. It holds $10.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Eugenia Messick Foundation's EIN?
Eugenia Messick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6481489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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