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Est.

2005

Fiscal Year Start

Aug 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

MES FUND INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, operating by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the organization awarded a total of $97.5K across 13 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with MES FUND INC are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID FOR QUALIFIED TEACHER TRAINEES IN THE MONTESSORI METHOD.
Total Funding Given
$97.5K
2025
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
62%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$10.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.7K
D
Denise Alfeld
Board Member
N
Nancy Keane
Board Member
M
Melinda Nielsen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MES FUND INC?
No. MES FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MES FUND INC give?
MES FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, Connecticut, and Oregon. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MES FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MES FUND INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MES FUND INC make each year?
In 2025, MES FUND INC awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $98 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MES FUND INC fund recently?
In 2025, MES FUND INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Montessori Northwest, SOUTHWEST INSTITUTE OF MONTESSORI STUDIES, and MONTESSORI TRAINING CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MES FUND INC?
MES FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.