Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Joseph County, Indiana
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Geographic limitations: South Bend, Indiana and St.
Overview
The Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation, established in 1959 by Netta Muessel Ellison, aims to support charitable purposes benefiting South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana. The foundation focuses on areas such as arts, education, health, and human services. Organizations seeking funding must be 501(c)(3) exempt and operate within the specified geographic region. Through its efforts, the foundation honors the legacy of the Muessel and Ellison families, promoting community well-being and civic engagement.
Netta Muessel Ellison, a life-long South Bend resident, established the Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation in October 1959 to benefit St. Joseph County, especially the City of South Bend. It was the hope of Mrs. Ellison that the Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation serve as a fitting community and civic memorial to the Muessel and Ellison families., particularly her husband, D. Sherman Ellison, and her parents, Edward and Mary Muessel. Mrs. Ellison passed away on November 22, 1959.
Program areas
Arts, culture, and humanitiesEducationEnvironment, animalsHealthHuman servicesPublic/society benefit
Eligibility
To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Geographic limitations: South Bend, Indiana and St. Joseph County, Indiana
What Muessel Ellison Mem Irr Tua actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 30
- Total given
- $155K
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Range
- $2,500–$10K
- By dollars: Indiana 92%, Wisconsin 5%, Ohio 3%. Top recipient cities: South Bend, IN; Mishawaka, IN; Notre Dame, IN.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Ohana Heritage Foundation · South Bend, IN
General operating
$10K
Musical Arts Indiana Inc · South Bend, IN
General operating
$10K
Michiana Public Broadcasting Corporation · South Bend, IN
General operating
$10K
Cultivate Culinary School and Catering I · South Bend, IN
General operating
$10K
St Joseph County Public Library · South Bend, IN
General operating
$7,500
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Foundation
- Arts
- Education
- Healthcare
- Human services
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