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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 54-6049049

Massey Family Foundation

A private foundation in Richmond, VA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 82 grants and $4.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Nov 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
William E Massey Jr
5002 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 648-1611
Form and materials
Letter stating reason for request
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Must be a qualifying charitable organization

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,600,000

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $73,978,097

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,045,000

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $73,355,898

  • Tax year 2022

    $4,450,000

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $71,159,265

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,560,000

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $71,818,378

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,725,000

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $68,390,678

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,420,000

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $54,358,930

  • Tax year 2018

    $3,360,000

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $53,061,772

  • Tax year 2017

    $3,075,000

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $51,243,220

Grants paid in 2024

82 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Massey Cancer CenterRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000,000
  2. Active Southern West VirginiaBeckley, WV

    Unrestricted

    $350,000
  3. New Community SchoolRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $160,000
  4. Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  5. UVA Engineering FoundationCharlottesville, VA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  6. Virginia Institute of Marine Science FoundationGloucester PT, VA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  7. Child SaversRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $100,000
  8. FeedmoreRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $75,000
  9. UVA McIntire School of CommerceCharlottesville, VA

    Unrestricted

    $75,000
  10. American Red Cross -Virginia Capital ChapterRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $70,000
  11. Virginia Foundation for Independent CollegesRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $65,000
  12. The Virginia HomeRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $55,000
  13. Cancer Retreat CenterRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $55,000
  14. Boy Scouts of America - Heart of Virginia CouncilRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  15. Caritas Memo the Healing PlaceRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  16. Crossover Healthcare MinistryRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  17. Hampton UniversityHampton, VA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  18. The Marshall University FoundationHuntington, WV

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  19. Maymont FoundationRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  20. University of RichmondRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  21. Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  22. Virgina Tech FoundationBlacksburg, VA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  23. Vmi Foundaion Memo Gen JH Binford Peay Academic Excellence FundLexington, VA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  24. West Virginia University TechBeckley, WV

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  25. Vcu Enginnering School FoundationRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  26. Bluefield State College Foundation IncBluefield, WV

    Unrestricted

    $40,000
  27. Elijah House AcademyRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $40,000
  28. Peter Paul Development CenterRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $40,000
  29. Communities in Schools of RichmondRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $35,000
  30. Richmond BalletRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $35,000
  31. Science Museum of Virginia FoundationRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $35,000
  32. Beckley Area FoundationBeckley, WV

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  33. Berea CollegeBerea, KY

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  34. Blue Ridge SchoolSt George, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  35. Bluefield UniversityBluefield, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  36. Children's Hospital FoundationRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  37. Collegiate SchoolRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  38. Cristo Rey High SchoolRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  39. The DoorwaysRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  40. Elk Hill Farm IncGoochland, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  41. MCV Foundation - (memo Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center)Richmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  42. National Coal Heritage Area AuthorityCharleston, WV

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  43. Needle's Eye Ministries IncHenrico, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  44. Patrick County Educational FoundationMartinsville, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  45. Reynolds Community College Educational FundRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  46. Richmond Fisher House Foundation McGuire Veterans HospitalRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  47. Richmond Montessori SchoolRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  48. Richmond Mounted PoliceRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  49. Richmond SymphonyRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  50. Riverside SchoolN Chesterfld, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  51. Semper Fi Fund (wounded Warriors)Oceanside, CA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  52. Shalom FarmsRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  53. St Andrew's SchoolRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  54. St Catherine's School FoundationRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  55. St Christopher's School FoundationRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  56. United Way of Southern West VirginiaBeckley, WV

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  57. University of PikevillePikeville, KY

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  58. University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KY

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  59. University of Virginia at WiseWise, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  60. UVA Darden School FoundationCharlottesville, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  61. Valentine Richmond History CenterRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  62. Virginia College FundRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  63. Virginia Museum of History & CultureRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  64. Virginia Home for Boys & GirlsHenrico, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  65. Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  66. Virginia War MemorialRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  67. YMCA of RichmondRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  68. YMCA of Southern West VirginiaBeckley, WV

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  69. YWCA of RichmondRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  70. Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro RichmondRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  71. CancerlincRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  72. Goochland CaresGoochland, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  73. New Life for YouthN Chesterfld, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  74. Richmond Sports BackersRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  75. Startup VirginiaRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  76. YWCA - Sprout SchoolRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  77. The New Community SchoolRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  78. George C Marshall FoundationLexington, VA

    Unrestricted

    $20,000
  79. Good Doctors FoundationAshland, VA

    Unrestricted

    $20,000
  80. SportableRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $20,000
  81. St James Children's CenterRichmond, VA

    Unrestricted

    $20,000
  82. West Virginia University Dept of Mining EngineeringMorgantown, WV

    Unrestricted

    $20,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education16 grants $635,00042% of the total
  2. Health3 grants $425,00028% of the total
  3. Arts and culture5 grants $180,00012% of the total
  4. Environment1 grant $100,0007% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $70,0005% of the total
  6. Crime and legal aid1 grant $35,0002% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $60,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Virginia69 grants $3,850,000
  2. West Virginia9 grants $630,000
  3. Kentucky3 grants $90,000
  4. California1 grant $30,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • William E Massey JrPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • A Travis MasseySECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Craig L MasseyTREASURER/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • William Blair Massey JrVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rebecca MasseyDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • General James Henry Binford Peay IIDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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