Massey Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Massey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.6 million in 82 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.6 million
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$101 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.5 million | 75 | $89.7 million |
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 74 | $97.8 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 82 | $101 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William E Massey Jr 5002 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 648-1611 |
| What to submit | Letter stating reason for request |
| Restrictions | Must be a qualifying charitable organization |
What Massey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 69 | $3.9 million |
| West Virginia | 9 | $630,000 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $90,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massey Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Active Southern West Virginia | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| New Community School | Unrestricted | $160,000 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Uva Engineering Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Virginia Institute of Marine Science Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Child Savers | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Feedmore | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Uva McIntire School of Commerce | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| American Red Cross -Virginia Capital Chapter | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| The Virginia Home | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Cancer Retreat Center | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Heart of Virginia Council | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Caritas Memo the Healing Place | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Crossover Healthcare Ministry | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hampton University | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Marshall University Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Maymont Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| University of Richmond | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Virgina Tech Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Vmi Foundaion Memo Gen JH Binford Peay Academic Excellence Fund | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| West Virginia University Tech | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Vcu Enginnering School Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Bluefield State College Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Elijah House Academy | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Peter Paul Development Center | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Richmond | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Richmond Ballet | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Science Museum of Virginia Foundation | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Beckley Area Foundation | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Berea College | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Blue Ridge School | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Bluefield University | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Collegiate School | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey High School | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Doorways | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Elk Hill Farm Inc | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William E Massey Jr
- A Travis Massey
- Craig L Massey
- William Blair Massey Jr
- Rebecca Massey
- General James Henry Binford Peay II
Questions people ask
Does Massey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Massey Family Foundation give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Massey Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William E Massey Jr (President/Director), A Travis Massey (Secretary/Director), Craig L Massey (Treasurer/Director) and William Blair Massey Jr (Vice President/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Massey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.