Massiah Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Massiah Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Newport Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$69,894
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $16.0 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16.0 million | 8 | $59,582 |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 7 | $69,894 |
How to apply
Massiah Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Massiah Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $276,625 |
| California | 2 | $137,590 |
| Georgia | 1 | $39,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Foundation | Education | $2.0 million |
| Lawrence High School | Education | $136,625 |
| Choc Foundation | Education | $132,590 |
| MIT | Education | $100,000 |
| Harvard Medical School | Education | $40,000 |
| The Carter Center Inc | Education | $39,500 |
| University of Southern California | Education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fariborz Maseeh
Questions people ask
Does Massiah Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Massiah Foundation Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Massiah Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Fariborz Maseeh (President).
What does Massiah Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.