Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Tr

Foundation · Grantmaker MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 45-6676247

The Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 2013 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, it functions as an independent grantmaking foundation with no employees.

Key facts about Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Tr

EIN: 45-6676247
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $179,436
Grants made (2024): 26
Average grant: $6,901
Median grant: $4,192
Primary geography: Missouri (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Tr funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Tr's 26 itemized 2024 grants were Missouri (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Joseph, MO (8 grants), Savannah, MO (5 grants), Maryville, MO (3 grants) and Kansas City, MO (2 grants). 85% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$179K

+17.2% YoY

Grant Count

+18.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-0.8% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust primarily funds general operating support and scholarships for various organizations. Its funding interests span education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services.

Grantmaking

The foundation awards grants for general operating support and scholarships.

Grant Range

$1,300–$65,602

Grant Types

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The trust primarily funds organizations in Missouri and Mississippi, with some activity in other regions.

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $176K (98%)

Mississippi $3K (2%)

Share of all 26 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Georgia Iowa Missouri Mississippi Texas Wisconsin

Cities

Saint JosephSavannahMaryvilleKansas CityOregonAthens TownshipCameronSvannahKing CitySkidmoreCraigElmoStanberryBurlington JunctionMound CityAtlantaCascadeClarksdaleColumbiaConception Jct

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $3,635,057
Total Revenue: $321,438
Total Expenses: $237,326
Total Liabilities: $0
Total Giving: $179,436

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

132 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include City of Savannah ($53,252), Andrew County Sheriff's Office ($13,000), Youth Soccer Assn of Greater St Joseph ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CITY OF SAVANNAH SAVANNAH, MO	GENERAL OPERATING	$53,252
ANDREW COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAVANNAH, MO	GENERAL OPERATING	$13,000
YOUTH SOCCER ASSN OF GREATER ST JOSEPH ST JOSEPH, MO	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
SECOND HARVEST COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ST JOSEPH, MO	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
ANDREW COUNTY FAIR BOARD SAVANNAH, MO	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
ALBRECHT-KEMPER MUSEUM OF ART ST JOSEPH, MO	GENERAL OPERATING	$8,300
NORTHWEST FOUNDATION INC MARYVILLE, MO	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COLLEGE FOUNDATIO SAVANNAH, MO	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
OPEN DOOR FOOD KITCHEN OF ST JOSEPH ST JOSEPH, MO	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
STANBERRY MAIN STREET STANBERRY, MO	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

U.S. Bank N.A. serves as trustee of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
US BANK N A	TRUSTEE	1	$48,866

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The trust has provided funding to support educational initiatives, including contributions to a micro-creamery project and scholarships for teaching certification programs.

Two gifts from charitable trusts benefitting micro-creamery project | Northwest

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Tr fund?

The trust primarily funds general operating support and scholarships for various organizations. Its funding interests span education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services.

How do I apply for a grant from Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Tr?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 26 grants in 2024 • Typical grant range: $1,300–$65,602 • Median grant amount: approximately $4,700 • Recent grantees include Youth Soccer Association of Greater St Joseph ($10,000), Second Harvest Community Food Bank ($10,000), and Andrew County Fair Board ($10,000) **Grant Types:** The foundation awards grants for general operating support and scholarships.

Where does Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Tr make grants?

The trust primarily funds organizations in Missouri and Mississippi, with some activity in other regions.

What size grants does Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Tr award?

In 2024, Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Tr awarded 26 grants totaling $179K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Tr's EIN?

Harry and Helena Messick Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6676247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.