Messer for Charities E & a Messer Char Tr

EIN 25-6581529 · PA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$6.9K Funds in PA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Messer for Charities E & a Messer Char Tr based in PA paid 8 grants totaling $55K to 8 organizations. Its largest recipients included EASTER SEALS WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, OIL CITY ROTARY CLUB, and SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,280,780
Giving (latest yr)
$55,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$6.9K
Recipients
8
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Easter Seals Western Pennsylvania$6,875
  • Oil City Rotary Club$6,875
  • Second Presbyterian Church$6,875
  • University of Pittsburgh$6,875
  • Venango County Association$6,875

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$55,000 · 8 grants

Grants Paid (8)

Oil City Rotary Club
Oil City, PA
General Operating
$6,875
Easter Seals Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
General Operating
$6,875
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
General Operating
$6,875
Young Men's Christian Association
Oil City, PA
General Operating
$6,875
Second Presbyterian Church
Oil City, PA
General Operating
$6,875
Young Womens Christian Assoc
Oil City, PA
General Operating
$6,875
Vna of Venango County
Franklin, PA
General Operating
$6,875
Venango County Association
Seneca, PA
General Operating
$6,875

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Messer for Charities E & a Messer Char Tr does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Messer for Charities E & a Messer Char Tr reported 8 itemized grants totaling $55K.

Recent recipients include EASTER SEALS WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, OIL CITY ROTARY CLUB, SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Messer for Charities E & a Messer Char Tr is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Messer for Charities E & a Messer Char Tr gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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