Massry Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Massry Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $950,000. 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$950,000
- Assets$79.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.9 million the year before.
33% 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 | $3.9 million | 63 | $69.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 54 | $79.8 million |
How to apply
Massry Charitable 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.
What Massry Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 53 | $3.4 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University at Albany Foundation | General | $950,000 |
| Tosh American Friends of Bnai Levy | General | $650,000 |
| Albany Medical Center | General | $302,385 |
| Community Foundation | General | $200,000 |
| Hudson Valley Community College | General | $200,000 |
| Chabad Colonie | General | $150,000 |
| Troy Music Hall | General | $150,000 |
| Interfaith Partnership for Homeless | General | $105,000 |
| Unity House | General | $100,000 |
| Shabbos House | General | $50,000 |
| Congregation Oir Hachaim | General | $49,000 |
| Colel Chabad | General | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General | $25,000 |
| McNulty Veterans Center | General | $25,000 |
| Step | General | $25,000 |
| Temple Beth El Troy | General | $25,000 |
| YMCA | General | $25,000 |
| Red Cross | General | $20,000 |
| St Peter's Hospital Foundation | General | $20,000 |
| Daughters of Sarah | General | $15,000 |
| Hive of Hope | General | $15,000 |
| Maimonides School | General | $13,600 |
| Temple Israel | General | $13,600 |
| Albany Pro Musica | General | $12,500 |
| JCC | General | $12,500 |
| 15 Love Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Captain | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Discovery Center | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General | $10,000 |
| Proctors Theater | General | $10,000 |
| Shepardic Chaim Medical | General | $10,000 |
| University Heights Chabad | General | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $7,500 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General | $7,500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | General | $7,500 |
| Arts Center of Capital Region | General | $5,500 |
| Hebrew Academy of the Capital District | General | $5,400 |
| Academy of Holy Names | General | $5,000 |
| Albany Fund for Education | General | $5,000 |
| Albany Institute of History and Art | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman Massry
- Morris C Massry
- Julie Massry Knox
Questions people ask
Does Massry Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Massry Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Massry Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Norman Massry (President), Morris C Massry (Vice President) and Julie Massry Knox (Vice President/Secretary).
What does Massry Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.