David Meade Massie Trust
Accepts applications
David Meade Massie Trust is a private foundation in Chillicothe, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $349,655 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $8,988 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$349,655
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$8,988
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $250,371 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $253,213 | 37 | $6.9 million |
| 2024 | $250,371 | 38 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $349,655 | 41 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Meade Massie Trust PO Box 41, Chillicothe, OH 45601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (740) 774-2142 |
| What to submit | Please mail a request for application to P.O. Box 41, chillicothe, oh 45601 |
| Deadlines | First day of march, june, september, and december. |
| Restrictions | The application includes restrictions and limitations, please mail a request to P.O. Box 41, chillicothe, oh 45601 |
What David Meade Massie Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 41 | $349,655 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ross County Humane Society | Construction of new building | $50,000 |
| Individual | $20,000 | |
| Brookside Church | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| Chillicothe Baptist Church | Playground | $10,000 |
| Chillicothe Cavaliers Club | Travel to disney for students | $10,000 |
| Individual | Christmas gifts for youths in need | $10,000 |
| Concord Township Fire and Rescue | Carbon fiber air tanks | $10,000 |
| Individual | Hygiene products for needy individuals. | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan Network of Ross County | Food for needy | $10,000 |
| Harrison Twp Fire & Rescue | Equipment | $10,000 |
| J216 Minstry | Theermo king reefer refrigeration unit | $10,000 |
| Scioto Valley Youth League | Field improvements | $10,000 |
| Southern Ohio Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Supplies | $10,000 |
| Springbank United Methodist Church | Parking lot repairs | $10,000 |
| Individual | Food, utilities, etc for needy individuals | $10,000 |
| Village of Kingston | Repairs to council building | $10,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Ross County | Weight equipment | $10,000 |
| Carver Community Center | Striving for excellence project | $9,965 |
| Huntington Local Schools | Farm to table project | $9,937 |
| Phoenix Fire Co #2 | Museum | $9,850 |
| Springfield Twp Fire & Rescut | 10 nozzles | $8,988 |
| Bainbridge Senior Citizens | Flooring | $8,400 |
| Chillicothe City Schools | Special game uniforms | $7,373 |
| Ross County Historical Society Inc | Upgrade technology | $7,177 |
| Shine on Chillicothe | Christmas lights | $6,000 |
| Union Scioto Local Schools | Kiln | $5,565 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Roof repairs | $5,000 |
| Bryant Beans Butt | Suicide prevention | $5,000 |
| Cat Roundup Rescue | Supplies/vet services | $5,000 |
| Elizabeth's Hope Pregnancy Resources | Diapers, formula, car seats | $5,000 |
| Nathaniel Massie Chapter Dar | Anniversary celebration | $5,000 |
| Pioneer School Boosters Club | Educational activities | $5,000 |
| Veterans in Transition | Rent, utilities furniture | $5,000 |
| CREATE4MORE | Outreach project | $4,000 |
| St Margarets Cemetery | Mulcher/weed trimmers | $3,850 |
| Project School Tools of Ross County | School supplies | $2,500 |
| Ross County Christian Academy | Choir robes | $2,500 |
| Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center | Suicide speaker | $2,500 |
| Young Life of Ross County | Bus transportation to camp | $2,500 |
| Caboose Maintenance and Restoration Inc | Caboose maintenance | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph P Sulzer
- Thomas M Spetnagel
- Harry B Junk II
Questions people ask
Does David Meade Massie Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: First day of march, june, september, and december..
How much does David Meade Massie Trust give?
$349,655 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $8,988.
Who runs David Meade Massie Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph P Sulzer (Trustee), Thomas M Spetnagel (Trustee) and Harry B Junk II (Trustee).
What does David Meade Massie Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and food and hunger.