Messmer and Eitmann Foundation
Messmer and Eitmann Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hermann, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $131K.
Messmer and Eitmann Foundation at a glance
In short: Messmer and Eitmann Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,336
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,336
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,336
- Total assets
- $36,790,543
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Messmer and Eitmann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Messmer and Eitmann Foundation gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $4K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,336 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,790,543 | $1,728,882 | $1,457,198 | $2,336 | 1 | $1,260,239 | $131,124 |
| 2023 | $36,514,098 | $1,425,418 | $1,452,702 | $2,972 | 1 | $1,240,153 | — |
| 2022 | $36,542,226 | $1,422,217 | $1,403,119 | $1,850 | 1 | $1,189,953 | — |
| 2021 | $36,524,555 | $1,979,440 | $1,346,241 | $4,370 | 1 | $1,136,185 | $480,792 |
| 2020 | $36,224,179 | $1,450,386 | $1,267,522 | $3,214 | 2 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Messmer and Eitmann Foundation is led by Robert C. Kirchofer, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert C. Kirchofer
President
On filings since 2020
$62K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Cory Orr
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joy Kallmeyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Schmidt
Baord Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Angie Walter
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Janet Ocheskey (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Robert C Kirchofer (President).
Frequently asked questions about Messmer and Eitmann Foundation
How much does Messmer and Eitmann Foundation give each year?
Messmer and Eitmann Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is Messmer and Eitmann Foundation?
Messmer and Eitmann Foundation reported $36.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
Where does Messmer and Eitmann Foundation operate?
Messmer and Eitmann Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Messmer and Eitmann Foundation's EIN?
Messmer and Eitmann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1737738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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