Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBristol, Tennessee · EIN 62-6044873 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | C THOMAS DAVENPORT |
|---|---|
| Address | 836 STATE STREET, BRISTOL TN 37620 |
| Phone | 4239896500 |
| Form and materials | ONE OR TWO PAGE LETTER - NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION OR MATERIALS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
53% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount Museum | Piney Flats, TN | Ex director salary | $46,295 |
| Paramount Theater | Bristol, TN | New concession space | $35,000 |
| Theatre Bristol | Bristol, TN | Seating | $30,000 |
| Barter Theater | Abingdon, VA | Arts | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Gray, TN | Covid | $14,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Mountain Empire | Bristol, VA | After-School program | $10,000 |
| Bristol Food Pantry | Bristol, VA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Bristol Speech and Hearing | Bristol, VA | Assistance programs | $10,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Bristol, VA | Student coordinators | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Southwest Virginia | Salem, VA | Food | $10,000 |
| Birthplace of Country Music Museum | Bristol, VA | Songwriter exhibit | $7,500 |
| Sullivan County Imagination Library | Kingsport, TN | Books for preschool | $6,000 |
| Rotary of Bristol | Bristol, VA | Rotary teacher's award | $5,000 |
| Kingsport Ballet | Kingsport, TN | Children's programs | $3,000 |
| United Way | Bristol, TN | Youth | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $224,795 | 15 |
| 2024 | $212,090 | 20 |
| 2023 | $166,050 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349100819
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6044873
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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