The Massey Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Massey Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Abilene, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $239,620 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $28,835. 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$239,620
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$28,835
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $216,100 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,100 | 42 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $239,620 | 43 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
The Massey Family Charitable Trust 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 The Massey Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 32 | $170,620 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $11,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beltway Baptist Church | General purposes | $28,835 |
| Noah Project | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Love & Care Ministries | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Chrstian Athletes | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Mirata-Nepal Foundation for Children | General purposes | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Endowment - dell medical school | $10,000 |
| NMDP | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Midcoast Conservancy | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Resources of Abilene | General purposes | $7,100 |
| Pathway to Victory Dr Jeffress 1st Baptist Dallas | General purposes | $5,585 |
| Big Country Casa | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Abilene | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Day Nursery of Abilene | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Hatikva Project US | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Hendrick Home for Children | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Ruidoso Downs Chaplaincy | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Turning Point (David Jeremiah) | General purposes | $5,000 |
| West Texas Rehab Center | General purposes | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Abilene Texas | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Lincoln County | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Frontier Texas | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Abilene | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Hendrick Hospice Care | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Hospice of the Big Country | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Serenity House of Abilene | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Young Life Abilene | General purposes | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Grace Museum | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Taylor Jones Humane Soceity | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cleber J Massey
- Patricia A Massey
- Kirk Massey
Questions people ask
Does The Massey Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Massey Family Charitable Trust give?
$239,620 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Massey Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Cleber J Massey (Trustee), Patricia A Massey (Trustee) and Kirk Massey (Trustee).
What does The Massey Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.