Misa Foundation
Misa is the non-profit meat industry alliance of the food processing suppliers association that is actively engaged in continuous improvement on behalf of its members as well as the meat industry. We further the ability of our membership to connect with each other and our customers, while being an active industry advocate at the forefront of issues that have a direct effect on our membership.
Misa Foundation at a glance
In short: Misa Foundation gave $95K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,571
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $589,902
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Misa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North American Meat Institute ($25K). Together the top 6 received $85K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2022) to $115K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North American Meat Institute Washington, DC | Supporting Protein Pact | $25,000 |
| Texas Tech University W Lubbock, TX | Misa Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK | Misa Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Texas A&M College Station, TX | Misa Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison, WI | Misa Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Misa Scholarship | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $589,902 | $127,195 | $129,244 | $95,000 | 7 | $45,670 |
| 2023 | $531,617 | $87,651 | $146,305 | $115,000 | 6 | $21,221 |
| 2022 | $505,632 | $77,848 | $83,729 | $70,000 | 4 | $24,572 |
| 2021 | $613,013 | $6,399 | $98,179 | — | — | $6,286 |
| 2020 | $562,451 | $-35,236 | $80,141 | — | — | $8,018 |
| 2019 | $554,630 | $25,223 | $76,568 | — | — | $8,029 |
About Misa Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Misa Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in McLean, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $590K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $46K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Misa Foundation is led by David Seckman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Seckman
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Rome
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Brainard
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon White
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Roche
CFO
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bob Grote (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Bob Campbell (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Brian Perkins (2019–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Tom Hoffman (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Misa Foundation
How much does Misa Foundation give each year?
Misa Foundation gave $95K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $115K across 6 grants.
What is Misa Foundation's typical grant size?
Misa Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,571, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Misa Foundation give grants?
Misa Foundation's top state is Texas, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and Oklahoma (11%).
Does Misa Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Misa Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Misa Scholarship" (6 grants).
Who are Misa Foundation's largest grantees?
Misa Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include North American Meat Institute ($25,000), Texas Tech University ($20,000) and Oklahoma State University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Misa Foundation?
Misa Foundation reported $590K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $127K.
What is Misa Foundation?
Misa Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in McLean, VA. It holds $590K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Misa Foundation's EIN?
Misa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1500424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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