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Massey Family Foundation

Historical Funder

Richmond, Virginia · EIN 54-6049049 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$4.6M
Organizations funded82
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$100.7M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $50,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactWILLIAM E MASSEY JR
Address5002 MONUMENT AVENUE, RICHMOND VA 23230
Phone8046481611
Form and materialsLETTER STATING REASON FOR REQUEST
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsMUST BE A QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION

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.

  • Education14
  • Arts & Culture4
  • Human Services4
  • Health3
  • Children & Youth1
  • Community Development1

Where it gives

15% of grants went outside Virginia.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Massey Cancer CenterRichmond, VAUnrestricted$1,000,000
Active Southern West VirginiaBeckley, WVUnrestricted$350,000
New Community SchoolRichmond, VAUnrestricted$160,000
Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenRichmond, VAUnrestricted$100,000
Uva Engineering FoundationCharlottesville, VAUnrestricted$100,000
Virginia Institute of Marine Science FoundationGioucester Point, VAUnrestricted$100,000
Child SaversRichmond, VAUnrestricted$100,000
FeedmoreRichmond, VAUnrestricted$75,000
Uva Mcintire School of CommerceCharlottesville, VAUnrestricted$75,000
American Red Cross -Virginia Capital ChapterRichmond, VAUnrestricted$70,000
Virginia Foundation for Independent CollegesRichmond, VAUnrestricted$65,000
The Virginia HomeRichmond, VAUnrestricted$55,000
Cancer Retreat CenterRichmond, VAUnrestricted$55,000
Boy Scouts of America - Heart of Virginia CouncilRichmond, VAUnrestricted$50,000
Caritas Memo the Healing PlaceRichmond, VAUnrestricted$50,000
Crossover Healthcare MinistryRichmond, VAUnrestricted$50,000
Hampton UniversityHampton, VAUnrestricted$50,000
The Marshall University FoundationHuntington, WVUnrestricted$50,000
Maymont FoundationRichmond, VAUnrestricted$50,000
University of RichmondUniversity of Richmond, VAUnrestricted$50,000
Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsRichmond, VAUnrestricted$50,000
Virgina Tech FoundationBlacksburg, VAUnrestricted$50,000
Vmi Foundaion Memo Gen Jh Binford Peay Academic Excellence FundLexington, VAUnrestricted$50,000
West Virginia University TechBeckley, WVUnrestricted$50,000
Vcu Enginnering School FoundationRichmond, VAUnrestricted$50,000
Bluefield State College Foundation IncBluefield, WVUnrestricted$40,000
Elijah House AcademyRichmond, VAUnrestricted$40,000
Peter Paul Development CenterRichmond, VAUnrestricted$40,000
Communities in Schools of RichmondRichmond, VAUnrestricted$35,000
Richmond BalletRichmond, VAUnrestricted$35,000
Science Museum of Virginia FoundationRichmond, VAUnrestricted$35,000
Beckley Area FoundationBeckley, WVUnrestricted$30,000
Berea CollegeBerea, KYUnrestricted$30,000
Blue Ridge SchoolSt George, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Bluefield UniversityBluefield, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Children's Hospital FoundationRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Collegiate SchoolRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Cristo Rey High SchoolRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
The DoorwaysRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Elk Hill Farm IncGoochland, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Mcv Foundation - (Memo Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center)Richmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
National Coal Heritage Area AuthorityCharleston, WVUnrestricted$30,000
Needle's Eye Ministries IncRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Patrick County Educational FoundationMartinsville, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Reynolds Community College Educational FundRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Richmond Fisher House Foundation Mcguire Veterans HospitalRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Richmond Montessori SchoolRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Richmond Mounted PoliceRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Richmond SymphonyRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Riverside SchoolNorth Chesterfield, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Semper Fi Fund (Wounded Warriors)Oceanside, CAUnrestricted$30,000
Shalom FarmsRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
St Andrew's SchoolRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
St Catherine's School FoundationRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
St Christopher's School FoundationRichmond, VAUnrestricted$30,000
United Way of Southern West VirginiaBeckley, WVUnrestricted$30,000
University of PikevillePikeville, KYUnrestricted$30,000
University of the CumberlandsWilliamsbug, KYUnrestricted$30,000
University of Virginia at WiseWise, VAUnrestricted$30,000
Uva Darden School FoundationCharlottesville, VAUnrestricted$30,000

Showing the 60 largest of 82 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$4,600,00082
2023$4,045,00074
2022$4,450,00075

Sources

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