Private foundation · EIN 62-1649826 · Brentwood, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jack C Massey 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $2.7M total, median $2.7M. 100% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$2.7M
Median grant
$2.7M
Stays in TN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$30M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Various--Schedule AvailableVarious, TNCharitable, Education, Welfare, etc$2.7M

About this foundation

Jack C Massey Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brentwood, Tennessee, administered in care of William Shipp Jr, 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 Jack C Massey Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Jack C Massey Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.7M across 1 grants, a median of $2.7M.

Where does Jack C Massey Foundation give?

Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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