Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc
Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
+837.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+837.2% YoY
About Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Joseph H Messier Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $3,223 | $3,385 |
| Revenue | $85 | $438 | $287 |
| Expenses | $5,641 | $600 | $600 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,623 | $600 | $600 |
| Net Investment Income | $85 | $438 | $287 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $331 | $361 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAIL E ESTES | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| LORI M BUDNICK | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| PAUL A MESSIER | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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