Messinger Family Foundation Inc
Messinger Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1998, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$888K
-17.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$319K
+44.8% YoY
Grant Count
57
+1.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+42.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Jewish organizations
- Higher education
- Health and medical services
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
Primary geographic focus areas for grantmaking include Massachusetts, New York, and Florida.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 34 grants totaling $319,256 in its most recent fiscal year.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, New York, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:
- Total Assets: $888,151
- Total Giving: $319,256
- Total Revenues: $144,426
- Total Expenses: $334,283
Revenue Breakdown (FYE 11/2024):
- Grants and contributions: $100,680
- Investment income and dividends: $42,574
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $2,496
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $888,151 | $1,073,019 | $855,793 |
| Revenue | $144,426 | $442,295 | $-34,288 |
| Expenses | $334,283 | $225,069 | $344,797 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $319,506 | $220,755 | $336,256 |
| Net Investment Income | $108,465 | $418,991 | $54,010 |
| Distributable Amount | $60,995 | $54,473 | $72,344 |
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
250 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
The foundation's directors include Lisa Messinger and her sister Sarah, along with their father.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN MESSINGER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LISA MESSINGER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALICE MESSINGER ROSENBLATT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SARAH MESSINGER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DARYL MESSINGER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 37 Mahkeenac Road, Box 1295, Stockbridge, MA 01262
Telephone: 212-686-7160
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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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