Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc
Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Kensington, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $85.
Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc gave $6K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,623
- +837.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,812
- +837.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,812
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Special Olympics Connecticut Inc ($5K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 837% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 181% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $600 (2020) to $6K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Olympics Connecticut Inc Hamden, CT | Unrestricted Donation | $5,123 |
| Jewett City Little League Jewett City, CT | Unrestricted Donation | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $85 | $5,641 | $5,623 | 2 | $5,623 | $85 | — |
| 2022 | $3,223 | $438 | $600 | $600 | 2 | $600 | $438 | $331 |
| 2021 | $3,385 | $287 | $600 | $600 | 2 | $600 | $287 | $361 |
| 2020 | $3,698 | $148 | $600 | $600 | 2 | — | $148 | $334 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc is led by Lori M. Budnick, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lori M. Budnick
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail E. Estes
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul A. Messier
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc
How much does Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc give each year?
Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc gave $6K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $600 across 2 grants.
Where does Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc operate?
Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1470227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 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 2020–2023
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