The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Fort Worth, TX EIN: 20-4363777

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.

Key facts about The Fred and Sandy Mesch Foundation

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.

EIN
20-4363777
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$872,091
Grants made (2024)
15
Average grant
$58,139
Median grant
$10,000
New grantees (estimate)
27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2024)
Total assets
$731,019
Primary geography
Texas (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$731K

+34.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$872K

+58.5% YoY

Grant Count

15

-6.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$58K

+69.1% YoY

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.

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. 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.

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.

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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

11states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.

Cities

Fort WorthArlingtonDallasSherman OaksMorgan MillHebronHillsdalePanorama CityClevelandWest LinnCummingEdmondFranklin LakesManitou SpringsMonroviaMount HermonSan FranciscoWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M13 grants2020 11 grants2021 15 grants2022 16 grants2023 15 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $262K (2021) to $872K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $872K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Hope Prison Ministries: $500KHope Prison Ministries$500KAll Saints Episcopal School: $160KAll Saints Episcopal School$160KMetroplex Women's Clinic: $50KMetroplex Women's Clinic$50KDallas Theological Seminary: $42KDallas Theological Seminary$42KGrace to You: $30KGrace to You$30KTurn-Key Ministries: $25KTurn-Key Ministries$25KChrist Chapel: $20KChrist Chapel$20KPrager University: $10KPrager University$10KSearch Ministries: $10KSearch Ministries$10KAnswers in Genesis: $5KAnswers in Genesis$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Prison Ministries ($500K). Together the top 10 received $852K.

Grant Size Distribution

70 grants across all recorded years

56<$50K9$50–100K2$100–250K2$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 70 (80%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hope Prison Ministries Fort Worth, TXCharity$500,000
All Saints Episcopal School Fort Worth, TXCharity$160,000
Metroplex Women's Clinic Arlington, TXCharity$50,000
Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TXCharity$42,000
Grace to You Panorama City, CACharity$30,000
Turn-Key Ministries Fort Worth, TXCharity$25,000
Christ Chapel Fort Worth, TXCharity$20,000
Prager University Sherman Oaks, CACharity$10,000
Search Ministries Fort Worth, TXCharity$10,000
Answers in Genesis Hebron, KYCharity$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $731,019 $1,058,164 $872,196 $872,091 15
2023 $545,051 $698,667 $550,192 $550,132 16
2022 $396,576 $623,246 $425,031 $425,031 15
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$731,019$545,051$396,576
Revenue$1,058,164$698,667$623,246
Expenses$872,196$550,192$425,031
Qualifying Distributions$872,196$550,192$425,031
Distributable Amount$31,663$21,383$16,395

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 600 Texas Street Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76102-4665
Phone: (817) 710-1500

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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