MESARA FAMILY FOUNDATION
https://WWW.MESARAFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORGTotal Given 2020–2023
$1.5M
164 grants · $379K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$8K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
43%
supporter · 37/87 multi-year
repeat
$10.4M
Assets · 2021
87
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
JANE E BLYTH
Phone
2693506354
Deadlines
GRANT SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE.
How to Apply
GRANT APPLICATION AND REQUIREMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE.
Restrictions
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON GRANT ELIGIBILITY IS OUTLINED ON OUR WEBSITE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | N/A | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | $6.9M | $7.5M | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $8.6M | $143K | N/A |
| 2020 | $335K | $9.3M | $494K | 34 |
| 2021 | $381K | $10.4M | $180K | 43 |
| 2022 | $420K | $8.7M | $84K | 45 |
| 2023 | $381K | $10.2M | $261K | 42 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 164 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$8K
Average
$9K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$45K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| NICOL WHITE | DIRECTOR | $6K |
| DOUGLAS W MESARA | PRESIDENT | $6K |
| GREGORY PAUCH | DIRECTOR | $6K |
| JEFFREY PAUCH | VICE-PRESIDENT | $6K |
| HEATHER WHITE | TREASURER/SECRETARY | $6K |
| NICOL DELVECHIO | DIRECTOR | $6K |
Grants Awarded (164 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU FOUNDATION | KALAMAZOO, MI | $45,000 | MESARA AIRFARE SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| WMU FOUNDATION | KALAMAZOO, MI | $45,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| BUILDING TOMORROW | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $35,000 | FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | 2022 |
| SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN CLASSIS | KALAMAZOO, MI | $30,000 | COMMUNITY STUDENT CONNECTION | 2020 |
| SPECIAL FORCES SCHOLARSHIP FUND | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| SHE JUMPS | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| SPECIAL FORCES SCHOLARSHIP FUND | FAYETTEVILLE, NC | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $25,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND | ROCHESTER HILLS, MI | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| CARE AND SHARE FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN COLORADO | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| SEWARD ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MARINE SCIENCE | SEWARD, AK | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| KALAMAZOO LOAVES & FISHES | KALAMAZOO TOWNSHIP, MI | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| FEEDING TAMPA BAY | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| KALAMAZOO LOAVES & FISHES | KALAMAZOO, MI | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| HELPING HANDS OF PAULDING COUNTY | DALLAS, GA | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| FEEDING TAMPA BAY | TAMPA, FL | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2020 |
| CARE AND SHARE FOOD BANK OF SOUTHERN COLORADO | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $20,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND | ROCHESTER HILLS, MI | $18,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND | ROCHESTER HILLS, MI | $17,600 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| FRIENDS OF CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN STATE PARK | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $15,780 | TERRAIN HOPPER WHEELCHAIR | 2023 |
| FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION | GAINESVILLE, FL | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| WMU FOUNDATION | KALAMAZOO, MI | $15,000 | INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RELIEF FUND | 2020 |