The Mesara Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Established in 2015, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking aligned with the values of the Mesara and Pauch families.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$453K
+19.0% YoY
Grant Count
48
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+4.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to honor the philanthropic principles of the Mesara and Pauch families by supporting carefully selected organizations that share similar values. The foundation focuses its funding on:
- Education
- Conservation
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
The foundation prioritizes causes of special family interest where funding will make a genuine difference.
Grantmaking
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Florida, and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $5,805,102 (as of December 2024)
Annual Giving: $377,305 (based on 2023 data); $283,880 in grants made in 2024
Total Revenues: $137,900 (fiscal year ending December 2024)
Total Expenses: $635,397 (fiscal year ending December 2024)
Staffing: The foundation operates with no employees on staff.
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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
212 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Douglas W. Mesara serves as President of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS W MESARA | PRESIDENT | 8 | $8,000 |
| HEATHER WHITE | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 4 | $8,000 |
| JEFFREY PAUCH | VICE-PRESIDENT | 4 | $8,000 |
| GREGORY PAUCH | DIRECTOR | 4 | $8,000 |
| NICOL WHITE | DIRECTOR | 4 | $8,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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