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Massey Family Foundation is a private corporation based in RICHMOND, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. The principal officer is William Blair Massey Jr. It holds total assets of $74M. Annual income is reported at $17.8M. Total assets have grown from $48M in 2010 to $71.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and West Virginia. According to available records, Massey Family Foundation has made 303 grants totaling $17.3M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $3.7M and $9.1M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $9.1M distributed across 156 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $1M, with an average award of $57K. The foundation has supported 79 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Virginia and West Virginia and Kentucky. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Massey Family Foundation reported 303 individual grants totaling $17 million between 2021 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $25,000. Half of those grants fell between $20,000 and $50,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.0 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $6.1 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in VA, which received 260 of the 303 grants on record (86 percent). Of its 79 distinct grantees, 99 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Massey Cancer Center ($4.0 million), Uva Engineering Foundation ($885,000) and New Community School ($640,000).
Computed from 303 individual grant records (2021–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 3 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$58K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 78 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Massey Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 303 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, WV, KY.
Massey Family Foundation has distributed a total of $17.3M across 303 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $57K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $1M.
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Massey Family Foundation is headquartered in RICHMOND, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig L Massey | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Blair Massey Jr | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Massey | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| General James Henry Binford Peay Ii | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William E Massey Jr | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| A Travis Massey | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| E Morgan Massey | VP & SECR/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6.1M
Total Assets
$71.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$71.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.9M
Distribution Amount
$4.1M
Total Grants
303
Total Giving
$17.3M
Average Grant
$57K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
79
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needle'S Eye Ministries IncUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Massey Cancer CenterUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $1M | 2023 |
| Uva Engineering FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Charlottesville, VA | $585K | 2023 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation IncUNRESTRICTED | Blacksburg, VA | $285K | 2023 |
| New Community SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $160K | 2023 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenUNRESTRICTED | Henrico, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Active Southern West VirginiaUNRESTRICTED | Beckley, WV | $100K | 2023 |
| Child SaversUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Virginia Institute For Marine ScienceUNRESTRICTED | Gloucester Point, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Uva Mcintire School Of CommerceUNRESTRICTED | Charlottesville, VA | $75K | 2023 |
| Vcu Engineering School FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Healing PlaceUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Marshall University Foundation Inc - Help ProgramUNRESTRICTED | Huntington, WV | $50K | 2023 |
| Cross Over MinistryUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Virginia Military InstituteUNRESTRICTED | Lexington, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Hampton UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Hampton, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Maymont FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of RichmondUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Virginia Museum Of Fine ArtsUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross - Virginia Capital ChapterUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| West Virginia University FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Morgantown, WV | $50K | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America - Heart Of Virginia CouncilUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| FeedmoreUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Peter Paul Development CenterUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Elijah House AcademyUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Virginia Foundation For Independent CollegesUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of RichmondUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $35K | 2023 |
| Science Museum Of Virginia FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $35K | 2023 |
| Richmond BalletUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $35K | 2023 |
| Richmond Sports BackersUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| New Life For YouthUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| The DoorwaysUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Uva Darden School FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Charlottesville, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Virginia Home For Boys & GirlsUNRESTRICTED | Henrico, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Dyke, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of RichmondUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Southern West VirginiaUNRESTRICTED | Beckley, WV | $25K | 2023 |
| Ywca Of RichmondUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Virginia HomeUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Collegiate SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Henrico, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Mcv FoundationMASSEY CANCER CENTER | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Patrick County Educational FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Martinsville, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Richmond Fisher House Foundation - Mcguire Veterans HospitalUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| St Catherine'S FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| St Christopher'S FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Richmond, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Elk Hill Farm IncUNRESTRICTED | Goochland, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Southern West VirginiaUNRESTRICTED | Beckley, WV | $25K | 2023 |
| Beckley Area FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Beckley, WV | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of PikevilleUNRESTRICTED | Pikeville, KY | $25K | 2023 |