Private foundation · EIN 32-0021773 · Plymouth, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joyce and Don Massey Family Foundation

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: 1 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $1.4M. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$1.4M
Median grant
$1.4M
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIMassey traumatic brain injury programs$1.4M

About this foundation

Joyce and Don Massey Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plymouth, Michigan, administered in care of Clark Hill Plc, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Joyce and Don Massey Family Foundation 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 Joyce and Don Massey Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 1 grants, a median of $1.4M.

Where does Joyce and Don Massey Family Foundation give?

Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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