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Louis Messer And Helen Messer Charitable Foundation

  • Potomac, MD
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 2000
  • EIN: 31-1713864

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$42.4k (2023)

Expenses
$88.8k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.18M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$42,447
Expenses
$88,765
Net Income
-$46,318
Net Assets
$1,181,010
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $92
0.2%
Dividends $42,314
99.7%
Sales of Assets $41
0.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $72,000
81.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,181,010
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,181,010
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dr Michael Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0
David Feder (Trustee) $0 $0
Stanley J Gulkin (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Oct. 14, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$19,925
Expenses
$43,193
Net Income
-$23,268
Net Assets
$1,228,220
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $31,423
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$11,498
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $24,000
55.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,228,220
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,228,220
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stanley J Gulkin (Trustee) $0 $0
David Feder (Trustee) $0 $0
Dr Michael Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$218,829
Expenses
$139,496
Net Income
$79,333
Net Assets
$1,230,875
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $29,633
13.5%
Sales of Assets $189,196
86.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $120,000
86.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,230,875
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,230,875
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stanley J Gulkin (Trustee) $0 $0
David Feder (Trustee) $0 $0
Dr Michael Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$94,530
Expenses
$52,147
Net Income
$42,383
Net Assets
$1,151,541
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $32,165
34.0%
Sales of Assets $62,365
66.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $34,000
65.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,151,542
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,151,541
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stanley J Gulkin (Trustee) $0 $0
David Feder (Trustee) $0 $0
Dr Michael Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Sept. 29, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$54,193
Expenses
$155,765
Net Income
-$101,572
Net Assets
$1,109,158
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $28,180
52.0%
Sales of Assets $26,013
48.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $133,500
85.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,109,159
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,109,158
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stanley J Gulkin (Trustee) $0 $0
David Feder (Trustee) $0 $0
Dr Michael Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 22, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$113,835
Expenses
$69,886
Net Income
$43,949
Net Assets
$1,210,731
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $26,851
23.6%
Sales of Assets $86,984
76.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $48,000
68.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,210,731
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,210,731
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stanley J Gulkin (Trustee) $0 $0
David Feder (Trustee) $0 $0
Dr Michael Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 7, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$68,072
Expenses
$105,084
Net Income
-$37,012
Net Assets
$1,166,782
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $25,100
36.9%
Sales of Assets $42,972
63.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $91,500
87.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,166,782
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,166,782
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stanley J Gulkin (Trustee) $0 $0
David Feder (Trustee) $0 $0
Dr Michael Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 1, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,199
Expenses
$121,263
Net Income
-$119,064
Net Assets
$1,203,794
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $11,368
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$9,169
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $107,000
88.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,203,794
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,203,794
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stanley J Gulkin (Trustee) $0 $0
Cynthia Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0
Dr Michael Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$9,036
Expenses
$105,136
Net Income
-$96,100
Net Assets
$1,322,858
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $26,113
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$17,077
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $85,500
81.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,322,858
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,322,858
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stanley J Gulkin (Trustee) $0 $0
Cynthia Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0
Dr Michael Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on July 29, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,495,431
Expenses
$79,631
Net Income
$1,415,800
Net Assets
$1,418,958
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $4,002
0.3%
Dividends $5,020
0.3%
Sales of Assets -$13,591
Other Income $1,500,000
> 100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $69,000
86.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,418,958
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,418,958
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stanley J Gulkin (Trustee) $0 $0
Cynthia Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0
Dr Michael Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on June 26, 2015

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3
Expenses
$1,775
Net Income
-$1,772
Net Assets
$3,158
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,000
56.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,158
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,158
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stanley J Gulkin (Trustee) $0 $0
David Sholk (Trustee) $0 $0
Dr Michael Glasser (Trustee) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2014

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5
Expenses
$925
Net Income
-$920
Net Assets
$4,929
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $5
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,930
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $4,929

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$7
Expenses
$1,633
Net Income
-$1,626
Net Assets
$5,824
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $7
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,825
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $5,824

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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