Jack C Massey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jack C Massey Foundation is a private foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.7 million and the largest $2.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.7 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.7 million
- Largest grant$2.7 million
- Assets$51.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
100% 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 | $2.4 million | 1 | $43.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 1 | $46.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 1 | $51.4 million |
How to apply
Jack C Massey Foundation 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 Jack C Massey Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $2.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various--Schedule Available | Charitable, Education, Welfare, etc | $2.7 million |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Massey Rogers
- Leonard H Armistead III
- William A Shipp Jr
- James C Gooch
- Jonathan A Shayne
- Elisabeth C Poe
Questions people ask
Does Jack C Massey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jack C Massey Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.7 million.
Who runs Jack C Massey Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Massey Rogers (Co-Chair), Leonard H Armistead III (Co-Chair), William A Shipp Jr (President/ Director) and James C Gooch (Secretary/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jack C Massey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.