The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation
The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. It reported 15 grants totaling $872,091 in 2024, including grants to charitable organizations in Texas and other states.
The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation gave $872K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Texas. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $872,091
- +58.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,139
- +69.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $731,019
- +34.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 Texas Street Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76102-4665
Phone: (817) 710-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Prison Ministries ($500K). Together the top 10 received $852K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 70 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports that 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 5% to California, and 1% each to Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $77K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 233% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $262K (2021) to $872K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $872K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Prison Ministries Fort Worth, TX | Charity | $500,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal School Fort Worth, TX | Charity | $160,000 |
| Metroplex Women's Clinic Arlington, TX | Charity | $50,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | Charity | $42,000 |
| Grace to You Panorama City, CA | Charity | $30,000 |
| Turn-Key Ministries Fort Worth, TX | Charity | $25,000 |
| Christ Chapel Fort Worth, TX | Charity | $20,000 |
| Prager University Sherman Oaks, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Search Ministries Fort Worth, TX | Charity | $10,000 |
| Answers in Genesis Hebron, KY | Charity | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $731,019 | $1,058,164 | $872,196 | $872,091 | 15 | $872,196 | $31,663 |
| 2023 | $545,051 | $698,667 | $550,192 | $550,132 | 16 | $550,192 | $21,383 |
| 2022 | $396,576 | $623,246 | $425,031 | $425,031 | 15 | $425,031 | $16,395 |
| 2021 | $198,361 | $250,025 | $261,821 | $261,821 | 11 | $261,821 | $6,930 |
| 2020 | $210,157 | $550,201 | $483,872 | $483,872 | 13 | — | $6,867 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a theological seminary, an Episcopal school, a women’s clinic, ministries, and other charitable organizations.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Dallas Theological Seminary says its mission is to equip servant-leaders for proclaiming the Bible and building up the body of Christ. Truth for Life says it teaches the Bible to convert nonbelievers, establish believers, and strengthen local churches. Answers in Genesis says it proclaims the authority of the Bible and the relevance of Genesis. The Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate says it provides agricultural youth with educational and vocational opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $872,091. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $500,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among its largest reported 2024 grants were $500,000 to Hope Prison Ministries in Fort Worth; $160,000 to All Saints Episcopal School in Fort Worth; $50,000 to Metroplex Women’s Clinic in Arlington; $42,000 to Dallas Theological Seminary; $30,000 to Grace to You in Panorama City, California; and $25,000 to Turn-Key Ministries in Fort Worth. Other reported grants included $20,000 to Christ Chapel, $10,000 each to Prager University and Search Ministries, and $5,000 each to Answers in Genesis, Hillsdale College, and Mount Hermon.
Other 2024 grants listed include $5,000 to Truth for Life, $2,591 to Children’s Health Defense, and $2,500 to the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fred P Mesch as president, Sandra Mesch as “TREASURE & S,” and Glenda Evans as director.
The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation is led by Fred P. Mesch, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fred P. Mesch
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Glenda Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra Mesch
Treasurer & S
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation
How much does The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation give each year?
The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation gave $872K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $550K across 16 grants.
What is The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $58,139, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation give grants?
The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (6 grants).
Does The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (15 grants).
Who are The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hope Prison Ministries ($500,000), All Saints Episcopal School ($160,000) and Metroplex Women's Clinic ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation?
The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation reported $731K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $872K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a theological seminary, an Episcopal school, a women’s clinic, ministries, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation's EIN?
The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4363777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-fred-and-sandy-mesch-foundation-morg_dbe2874634434197a823c3d5b3d7080b
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