The JT Mestdagh Foundation
The organization's primary mission is to encourage and support, directly and indirectly, children and youth who have faced physical and educational challenges related to health or disability.
The JT Mestdagh Foundation at a glance
In short: The JT Mestdagh Foundation gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,000
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,500
- -40.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $599,517
- +62.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The JT Mestdagh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($25K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The JT Mestdagh Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $50K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | To Support General Mission | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Detroit Detroit, MI | To Support General Mission | $6,000 |
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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 | $599,517 | $334,154 | $104,671 | $31,000 | 2 | $-990 |
| 2023 | $370,034 | $235,588 | $118,351 | $26,000 | 1 | $8,040 |
| 2022 | $252,797 | $136,248 | $89,042 | $50,000 | 3 | $-16,098 |
| 2021 | $205,591 | $244,847 | $71,151 | $35,000 | 2 | $-145 |
About The JT Mestdagh Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The JT Mestdagh Foundation is a public charity, based in St Clair Shores, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $600K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The JT Mestdagh Foundation is led by James T. Mestdagh Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James T. Mestdagh Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James T. Mestdagh Sr.
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine B. Mestdagh
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 JT Mestdagh Foundation
How much does The JT Mestdagh Foundation give each year?
The JT Mestdagh Foundation gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
How large is The JT Mestdagh Foundation?
The JT Mestdagh Foundation reported $600K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $334K.
Where does The JT Mestdagh Foundation operate?
The JT Mestdagh Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Michigan.
What is The JT Mestdagh Foundation's EIN?
The JT Mestdagh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5325378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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