Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bristol, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $224,795 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $46,295. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$224,795
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$46,295
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $212,090 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $166,050 | 15 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $212,090 | 20 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $224,795 | 15 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | C Thomas Davenport 836 State Street, Bristol, TN 37620 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (423) 989-6500 |
| What to submit | One or two page letter - no specific information or materials |
What Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | $137,295 |
| Virginia | 8 | $87,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount Museum | Ex director salary | $46,295 |
| Paramount Theater | New concession space | $35,000 |
| Theatre Bristol | Seating | $30,000 |
| Barter Theater | Arts | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Covid | $14,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Mountain Empire | After-school program | $10,000 |
| Bristol Food Pantry | Operations | $10,000 |
| Bristol Speech and Hearing | Assistance programs | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Student coordinators | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Southwest Virginia | Food | $10,000 |
| Birthplace of Country Music Museum | Songwriter exhibit | $7,500 |
| Sullivan County Imagination Library | Books for preschool | $6,000 |
| Rotary of Bristol | Rotary teacher's award | $5,000 |
| Kingsport Ballet | Children's programs | $3,000 |
| United Way | Youth | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- C Thomas Davenport Jr
- C Richard Hagerstrom Jr
- Paul E Defriece
- Chet Sikorski
- Stephen L Everhart
- Ronan King
- Polly Wills
- Kate Defriece
- Drew Wills
Questions people ask
Does Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc give?
$224,795 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists C Thomas Davenport Jr (President), C Richard Hagerstrom Jr (Director), Paul E Defriece (Director) and Chet Sikorski (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and education.