How to apply
Letter stating reason for request Contact: William E Massey Jr, 5002 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Va, 8046481611 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Must be a qualifying charitable organization
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 82 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massey Cancer CenterRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $1.0M |
| Active Southern West VirginiaBeckley, WV | Unrestricted | $350K |
| New Community SchoolRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $160K |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $100K |
| UVA Engineering FoundationCharlottesville, VA | Unrestricted | $100K |
| Virginia Institute of Marine Science FoundationGioucester Point, VA | Unrestricted | $100K |
| Child SaversRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $100K |
| FeedmoreRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $75K |
| UVA McIntire School of CommerceCharlottesville, VA | Unrestricted | $75K |
| American Red Cross -Virginia Capital ChapterRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $70K |
| Virginia Foundation for Independent CollegesRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $65K |
| The Virginia HomeRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $55K |
| Cancer Retreat CenterRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $55K |
| Boy Scouts of America - Heart of Virginia CouncilRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $50K |
| Caritas Memo the Healing PlaceRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $50K |
| Crossover Healthcare MinistryRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $50K |
| Hampton UniversityHampton, VA | Unrestricted | $50K |
| The Marshall University FoundationHuntington, WV | Unrestricted | $50K |
| Maymont FoundationRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $50K |
| University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VA | Unrestricted | $50K |
| Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $50K |
| Virgina Tech FoundationBlacksburg, VA | Unrestricted | $50K |
| Vmi Foundaion Memo Gen Jh Binford Peay Academic Excellence FundLexington, VA | Unrestricted | $50K |
| West Virginia University TechBeckley, WV | Unrestricted | $50K |
| Vcu Enginnering School FoundationRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $50K |
| Bluefield State College Foundation IncBluefield, WV | Unrestricted | $40K |
| Elijah House AcademyRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $40K |
| Peter Paul Development CenterRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $40K |
| Communities in Schools of RichmondRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $35K |
| Richmond BalletRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $35K |
| Science Museum of Virginia FoundationRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $35K |
| Beckley Area FoundationBeckley, WV | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Berea CollegeBerea, KY | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Blue Ridge SchoolSt George, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Bluefield UniversityBluefield, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Children's Hospital FoundationRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Collegiate SchoolRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Cristo Rey High SchoolRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| The DoorwaysRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Elk Hill Farm IncGoochland, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| McV Foundation - (memo Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center)Richmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| National Coal Heritage Area AuthorityCharleston, WV | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Needle's Eye Ministries IncRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Patrick County Educational FoundationMartinsville, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Reynolds Community College Educational FundRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Richmond Fisher House Foundation McGuire Veterans HospitalRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Richmond Montessori SchoolRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Richmond Mounted PoliceRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Richmond SymphonyRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Riverside SchoolNorth Chesterfield, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Semper Fi Fund (wounded Warriors)Oceanside, CA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| Shalom FarmsRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| St Andrew's SchoolRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| St Catherine's School FoundationRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| St Christopher's School FoundationRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| United Way of Southern West VirginiaBeckley, WV | Unrestricted | $30K |
| University of PikevillePikeville, KY | Unrestricted | $30K |
| University of the CumberlandsWilliamsbug, KY | Unrestricted | $30K |
| University of Virginia at WiseWise, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
| UVA Darden School FoundationCharlottesville, VA | Unrestricted | $30K |
By state: Virginia 69 · West Virginia 9 · Kentucky 3 · California 1
About this foundation
Massey Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Richmond, Virginia, administered in care of William Blair Massey Jr, tax-exempt since 1959. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Massey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter stating reason for request Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Massey Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $4.6M across 82 grants, a median of $30K.
Where does Massey Family Foundation give?
Virginia (69 grants), West Virginia (9 grants), Kentucky (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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