Harry And Helena Messick Charitable Tr | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 45-6676247

Foundation Overview

Based in Milwaukee, WI, Harry And Helena Messick Charitable Tr has awarded 212 grants totaling $1,505,201 to organizations in Missouri, Texas and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $65,602, with a median award of $4,500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,505,201
Total Assets
$3,898,254
Median Grant (all grants)
$4,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$4,700
% No Significant Change
4% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 41%

9 of 22 recipients (41%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Missouri

92% of all grants are concentrated in Missouri, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Missouri, funding concentrates in St Joseph (23%), Saint Joseph (14%), Savannah (14%).

Funding Trajectory
+6%

Stable funding levels with 6% change over 6 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Education

Dual focus on general purposes (57%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Harry And Helena Messick Charitable Tr's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
City Of Savannah-parks And-rec Departmen $6,400 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2023
City Of Burlington Junction $20,000 Burlington Junction, MO, US General Operating 2023
The Source Medical Clinic $5,000 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of $2,000 St Louis, MO, US General Operating 2023
University Of Missouri Holt County $3,000 Oregon, MO, US Scholarships 2023
University Of Missouri Gentry County $3,000 Athens Township, MO, US Scholarships 2023
University Of Missouri Dekalb County $3,000 Cameron, MO, US Scholarships 2023
Elmo Betterment Corporation $10,000 Elmo, MO, US General Operating 2023
Community Foundation Of Northwest Missou $15,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2023
Agriculture Future Of America $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US General Operating 2023
Andrew County Council On Aging Inc $5,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2023
Pivotal Point Transitional Housing $1,300 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2023
University Of Mo Nodaway County $3,000 Maryville, MO, US Scholarship 2023
Andrew County Museum And Historicalsoc $25,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2023
Tri-county Historical And--museum Societ $4,900 Cascade, IA, US General Operating 2023
University Of Mo Buchanan County $3,000 St Joseph, MO, US Scholarship 2023
Childrens Mercy Hospital $4,500 Kansas City, MO, US General Operating 2023
University Of Missouri Andrew County $3,000 Svannah, MO, US Scholarships 2023
Sisters Of Solace $10,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2023
Andrew County Health And Safety Coalitio $3,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2023
Mound City Downtown Restoration And Revi $10,000 Craig, MO, US General Operating 2023
Dekalb County 4h Council $10,000 Decatur, GA, US General Operating 2023
University Of Missouri Holt County $3,000 Oregon, MO, US Scholarships 2022
Mound City Downtown Restoration Inc $10,000 Village Of Big Lake, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Gentry County $3,000 Athens Township, MO, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Missouri Dekalb County $3,000 Cameron, MO, US Scholarships 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $1,500 Irving, TX, US General Operating 2022
Andrew County Youth Foundation $5,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2022
Community Foundation Of Northwest Missou $24,500 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Pivotal Point Transitional Housing $25,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Northeast Nodaway Partners In Education $10,000 Ravenwood, MO, US General Operating 2022
King City Community Theatre Co $4,500 King City, MO, US General Operating 2022
Ymca $4,500 Washington, DC, US General Operating 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of $2,000 Sheboygan, WI, US General Operating 2022
Andrew County Council On Aging Inc $4,900 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2022
Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate In $4,000 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2022
Stanberry Area Historical Society Inc $1,500 Stanberry, MO, US General Operating 2022
Leadership Northwest Missouri $4,500 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
St Joseph Area Chamber Of Commerce $3,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Andrew County $3,000 Svannah, MO, US Scholarships 2022
Elmo Betterment Corporation $10,000 Elmo, MO, US General Operating 2022
Ywca $6,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Habitat For Humanity $4,500 Atlanta, GA, US General Operating 2022
Pony Express National Museum $4,750 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Andrew County Sheriffs Office $16,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2022
City Of Savannah Parks And Rec Departmen $65,602 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Nodaway County $3,000 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Buchanan County $3,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Holt County $3,000 Oregon, MO, US Scholarships 2022
Mound City Downtown Restoration Inc $10,000 Village Of Big Lake, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Gentry County $3,000 Athens Township, MO, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Missouri Dekalb County $3,000 Cameron, MO, US Scholarships 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $1,500 Irving, TX, US General Operating 2022
Andrew County Youth Foundation $5,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2022
Community Foundation Of Northwest Missou $24,500 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Pivotal Point Transitional Housing $25,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Northeast Nodaway Partners In Education $10,000 Ravenwood, MO, US General Operating 2022
King City Community Theatre Co $4,500 King City, MO, US General Operating 2022
Ymca $4,500 Washington, DC, US General Operating 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of $2,000 Sheboygan, WI, US General Operating 2022
Andrew County Council On Aging Inc $4,900 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2022
Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate In $4,000 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2022
Stanberry Area Historical Society Inc $1,500 Stanberry, MO, US General Operating 2022
Leadership Northwest Missouri $4,500 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
St Joseph Area Chamber Of Commerce $3,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Andrew County $3,000 Svannah, MO, US Scholarships 2022
Elmo Betterment Corporation $10,000 Elmo, MO, US General Operating 2022
Ywca $6,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Habitat For Humanity $4,500 Atlanta, GA, US General Operating 2022
Pony Express National Museum $4,750 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Andrew County Sheriffs Office $16,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2022
City Of Savannah Parks And Rec Departmen $65,602 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Nodaway County $3,000 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Buchanan County $3,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Holt County $3,000 Oregon, MO, US Scholarships 2022
Mound City Downtown Restoration Inc $10,000 Village Of Big Lake, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Gentry County $3,000 Athens Township, MO, US Scholarships 2022
University Of Missouri Dekalb County $3,000 Cameron, MO, US Scholarships 2022
Boy Scouts Of America $1,500 Irving, TX, US General Operating 2022
Andrew County Youth Foundation $5,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2022
Community Foundation Of Northwest Missou $24,500 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Pivotal Point Transitional Housing $25,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Northeast Nodaway Partners In Education $10,000 Ravenwood, MO, US General Operating 2022
King City Community Theatre Co $4,500 King City, MO, US General Operating 2022
Ymca $4,500 Washington, DC, US General Operating 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of $2,000 Sheboygan, WI, US General Operating 2022
Andrew County Council On Aging Inc $4,900 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2022
Nodaway County Senior Citizens Senate In $4,000 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2022
Stanberry Area Historical Society Inc $1,500 Stanberry, MO, US General Operating 2022
Leadership Northwest Missouri $4,500 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
St Joseph Area Chamber Of Commerce $3,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Andrew County $3,000 Svannah, MO, US Scholarships 2022
Elmo Betterment Corporation $10,000 Elmo, MO, US General Operating 2022
Ywca $6,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Habitat For Humanity $4,500 Atlanta, GA, US General Operating 2022
Pony Express National Museum $4,750 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Andrew County Sheriffs Office $16,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2022
City Of Savannah Parks And Rec Departmen $65,602 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Nodaway County $3,000 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2022
University Of Missouri Buchanan County $3,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2022
Friends Of The Animal Shelter $2,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2021
Missouri Western Foundation $10,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2021
Second Harvest Community Food Bank $15,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2021
Albrecht-kemper Museum Of Art $5,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2021
Alliance For Community Enrichment $20,000 Oregon, MO, US General Operating 2021
Craig Levee Committee $20,000 Craig, MO, US General Operating 2021
City Of Savannah $19,215 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2021
Tri-county Historical & Museum $4,600 King City, MO, US General Operating 2021
Westboro Wildcat Days $10,000 Westboro, MO, US General Operating 2021
Andrew County Youth Foundation $16,618 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2021
The Center A Samaritan Center $2,500 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters $1,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2021
Leadership Nwmo $4,500 Kingsville, MO, US General Operating 2021
University Of Mo Nodaway County $3,000 Maryville, MO, US Scholarships 2021
University Of Missouri Holt County $3,000 Oregon, MO, US Scholarships 2021
Agriculture Future Of America $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US General Operating 2021
Pivotal Point Transitional Housing $10,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2021
University Of Missouri Gentry County $3,000 Athens Township, MO, US Scholarships 2021
University Of Missouri Dekalb County $3,000 Cameron, MO, US Scholarships 2021
University Of Mo Buchanon County $3,000 St Joseph, MS, US Scholarships 2021
Ywca $10,000 St Joseph, MO, US Exempt Purpose 2021
University Of Missouri Andrew County $3,000 Svannah, MO, US Scholarships 2021
Pony Express Council $1,500 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2021
Sisters Of Solace $3,750 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2021
Northwest Mo Enterprise Facilitation $4,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2021
Andrew County Council On Aging Inc $4,500 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2021
Mound City United Methodist Church $4,884 Mound City, MO, US General Operating 2021
Community Foundation Of Nwmo $4,900 Stanberry, MO, US General Operating 2021
St Joseph Symphony Society Inc $4,973 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2021
Social Welfare Board $5,260 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2021
Lettuce Dream $7,800 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2021
Friends Of The Animal Shelter $2,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2020
City Of Skidmore $5,000 Skidmore, MO, US General Operating 2020
Girl Scouts Of Ne Ks & Nw Mo $5,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2020
Andrew County Youth Foundation $9,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2020
Pony Express National Museum $3,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters $3,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2020
University Of Mo Nodaway County $3,000 Maryville, MO, US Scholarships 2020
University Of Missouri Holt County $3,000 Oregon, MO, US Scholarships 2020
Agriculture Future Of America $3,000 Kansas City, MO, US General Operating 2020
Pivotal Point Transitional Housing $4,400 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2020
University Of Missouri Gentry County $3,000 Athens Township, MO, US Scholarships 2020
University Of Missouri Dekalb County $3,000 Cameron, MO, US Scholarships 2020
University Of Mo Buchanon County $3,000 St Joseph, MS, US Scholarships 2020
Leadership Northwest Missouri $4,500 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2020
Northwest Missouri Enterprise Facilitati $3,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2020
Ywca $5,000 St Joseph, MO, US Exempt Purpose 2020
University Of Missouri Andrew County $3,000 Svannah, MO, US Scholarships 2020
Bartlett Center $2,800 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2020
Andrew Co Health & Safety Coalition $2,500 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2020
Boy Scouts Of America $5,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2020
Buchanan County Ag Expo $9,400 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2020
City Of Craig Levee Committee $15,000 Craig, MO, US General Operating 2020
Elmo Betterment Corporation $5,000 Elmo, MO, US General Operating 2020
Missouri Western State Univ Fnd $10,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2020
Northwest Foundation Inc $5,000 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2020
Nwmo Educational Robotics Fdn $4,000 Conception Jct, MO, US General Operating 2020
Saint Joseph Symphony $5,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2020
Community Of Christ Church $5,666 Chattanooga, TN, US General Operating 2018
University Of Missouri $15,000 Columbia, MO, US Scholarships 2018
University Of Mo Nodaway County $3,000 Maryville, MO, US Scholarships 2018
First Christian Church $2,500 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2018
Dekalb County 4-h Council $6,500 Maysville, MO, US General Operating 2018
Community Foundation Of Northwest Mo $4,900 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2018
University Of Missouri Holt County $3,000 Oregon, MO, US Scholarships 2018
Heartland Foundation $5,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2018
Andrew County Youth Foundation $25,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2018
Agriculture Future Of America $3,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2018
Pivotal Point Transitional Housing $7,500 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2018
University Of Missouri Gentry County $3,000 Albany, MO, US Scholarships 2018
University Of Missouri Dekalb County $3,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US Scholarships 2018
University Of Mo Buchanon County $3,000 St Joseph, MO, US Scholarships 2018
St Joseph Museum Inc $7,500 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2018
Nodaway Co Senior Citizens Senate $3,302 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2018
Leadership Northwest Missouri $4,500 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2018
The Center A Samaritan Center $3,500 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2018
Friends Of The Free Clinic $15,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2018
Nodaway County Historical Society $3,000 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2018
Lettuce Dream $5,000 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2018
Open Door Food Kitchen Of St Joseph $5,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2018
United Methodist Church $7,500 Skidmore, MO, US General Operating 2018
University Of Missouri Andrew County $3,000 Savannah, MO, US Scholarships 2018
Luba Dba Noyes Home For Children $6,166 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2018
Interserv Foundation $10,000 Saint Jospeh, MO, US General Operating 2018
Bartlett Center $4,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2018
Big Brothers Big Sisters-kansas City $4,311 Kansas City, MO, US General Operating 2018
Junior Achievement $4,500 Kansas City, MO, US General Operating 2018
Andrew County Youth Foundation $25,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2017
Family Guidance Center $10,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2017
The Center A Samaritan Center $4,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2017
New Beginnings Counseling Group Inc $4,500 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2017
The Source Medical Clinic $6,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2017
Holt County Museum & Research Center $10,000 Oregon, MO, US General Operating 2017
Oak Christian Church $2,900 Amity, MO, US General Operating 2017
Tri City Senior Council Of Holt Co $4,900 Maitland, MO, US General Operating 2017
Greater Southern No Co Mm Fnd $4,800 Barnard, MO, US General Operating 2017
The King City Community Theatre Co $1,800 King City, MO, US General Operating 2017
Holt County Historical Society $2,500 Mound City, MO, US General Operating 2017
Guilford Community Center $3,000 Guilford, MO, US General Operating 2017
Big Brothers Big Sisters $3,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2017
Stanberry J C Club $2,000 Stanberry, MO, US General Operating 2017
Interserv $10,000 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operaing 2017
University Of Missouri $15,000 Columbia, MO, US General Operating 2017
Heartland Foundation $5,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2017
Lettuce Dream $10,000 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2017
University Of Missouri Gentry County $3,000 Albany, MO, US General Operating 2017
Unviersity Of Missouri Andrew County $3,000 Savannah, MO, US General Operating 2017
Univ Of Missouri Buchanan County $3,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2017
University Of Missouri Dekalb County $3,000 St Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2017
University Of Missouri Holt County $3,000 Oregon, MO, US General Operating 2017
Junior Achievement Of Middle America $2,500 Saint Joseph, MO, US General Operating 2017
Univ Of Missouri Nodaway County $3,000 Maryville, MO, US General Operating 2017

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Contact Information

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EIN 45-6676247
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 634 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.