Private foundation · Mechanicstown, OH (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Harry and Anne Mestel Foundation
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $3,250 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $3,250 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $3,250 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $3,250 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $3,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 8 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $25,991
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26K | $3,250 | 1 |
| 2024 | $23K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $24K | $5,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Harry Anne Mestel Foundation Martin · Mechanicstown · (330) 327-7774
- What to send
- Complete information & materials relating to request
- Deadlines
- See statement for line 2b
- Limits
- Must meet 501(c)(3) requirements
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Martin MestelPresident
- Sandra StifflerTreasurer
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Medical research (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Medical research | $3,250 |