Private foundation · EIN 04-6820993 · Mansfield, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

M Holt Massey Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $108K total, median $1,000. 33% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$108K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Norman Bird SanctuaryMiddletown, RIPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$25K
Historic New EnglandBoston, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$15K
American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DCPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$11K
National Trust for Scotland USABoston, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$7,450
American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DCPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$5,000
Fiscal Alliance FoundationBoston, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$5,000
Peabody Essex MuseumSalem, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$5,000
Pioneer InstituteBoston, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$5,000
Pioneer Public Interest Law CenterBoston, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$5,000
Redwood Library and AthenaeumNewport, RIPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$2,150
Aquidneck Land TrustMiddletown, RIPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$2,000
The Priory in the USA of the Order of St JohnWashington, DCPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$2,000
Preservation Society of Newport CountyNewport, RIPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,400
29 Bellevue Ave Foundation IncNew York, NYPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
Clagett SailingPortsmouth, RIPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community CenterNewport, RIPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
Foundation for Individual Rights in EducationPhiladelphia, PAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
Grace Church in NYCNew York, NYPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
Institute Fro the Study of WarWashington, DCPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
Massachusetts Historical SocietyBoston, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
New England Historical Genealogical SocietyBoston, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
Newport Art MuseumNewport, RIPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
Pilgrim of the United StatesNew York, NYPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
Providence Preservation SocietyProvidence, RIPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
St Christopher's SchoolRichmond, VAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
St Columba's ChapelMiddletown, RIPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$1,000
Beacon Hill Civic AssociationBoston, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$500
Mile of History AssociationProvidence, RIPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$500
Roxanne Dance FoundationNew York, NYPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$330
152 Commonwealth FoundationBoston, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$250
Boston AnthenaeumBoston, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$250
Charlemagne InstituteBloomington, MNPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$250
French Heritage SocietyNew York, NYPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$250
Institute of Classical Architecture & ArtNew York, NYPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$250
Naval War College FoundationNewport, RIPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$250
Newport Yacht Club FoundationNew York, NYPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$250
Sears House Association-FoundationBoston, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$250
Sir John Soane's Musuem FoundationNew York, NYPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$250
The MountLenox, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$250
The Royal Oak FoundationNew York, NYPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$250
New Bedford Whaling MuseumNew Bedford, MAPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$210
St Ann's BridgehamptonBridgehampton, NYPrimary purpose of the foundation to meet irs minimum distribution$200

By state: Massachusetts 14 · Rhode Island 11 · District of Columbia 4 · New York 10 · Pennsylvania 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

M Holt Massey Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Mansfield, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does M Holt Massey Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does M Holt Massey Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $108K across 42 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does M Holt Massey Charitable Trust give?

Massachusetts (14 grants), Rhode Island (11 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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