David Meade Massie Trust
The David Meade Massie Trust is a private foundation based in Chillicothe, Ohio. It makes grants to support the health, happiness, and welfare of citizens of Chillicothe and Ross County, Ohio.
David Meade Massie Trust at a glance
In short: David Meade Massie Trust gave $350K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Ohio. 51% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $349,655
- +39.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,528
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,988
- Total assets
- $4,352,236
- -7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (20 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David Meade Massie Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing directs organizations to request an application by mail. The Trust’s guidelines say applications may be submitted online or as a hard copy. Required materials include a completed application, proof of 501(c)(3) status, a cost breakdown or estimates, and current financial statements. Construction requests require two quotes and project-area photos; requests for specific items require quoted costs from the place of purchase. The checklist also calls for a copy of meeting minutes or a certified resolution. The guidelines say applications are placed on a meeting agenda only when all required materials are attached.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists the first day of March, June, September, and December. The website says applications and supporting documents should be received at least two weeks before a scheduled trustee meeting.
- Deadline
- The filing lists the first day of March, June, September, and December.
- Contact
Application contact: David Meade Massie Trust
Mailing address: PO Box 41, Chillicothe, OH 45601
Phone: (740) 774-2142
Website: https://davidmeademassie.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David Meade Massie Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ross County Humane Society ($50K). Together the top 10 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 176 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust’s stated grant purpose is to benefit residents of Chillicothe and Ross County, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David Meade Massie Trust open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 39 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $162K (2019) to $400K (2020). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ross County Humane Society Chillicothe, OH | Construction of New Building | $50,000 |
| Hope Clinic of Ross County Chillicothe, OH | Medical equipment for clinic that offers free health to needy individuals. | $20,000 |
| Brookside Church Chillicothe, OH | Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Chillicothe Baptist Church Chillicothe, OH | Playground | $10,000 |
| Chillicothe Cavaliers Club Chillicothe, OH | Travel to Disney for Students | $10,000 |
| Chillicothe Jaycees Special Santa Chillicothe, OH | Christmas Gifts for Youths in Need | $10,000 |
| Concord Township Fire and Rescue Frankfort, OH | Carbon Fiber Air Tanks | $10,000 |
| First Wesleyan Church Chillicothe, OH | Hygiene Products for Needy Individuals. | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan Network of Ross County Chillicothe, OH | Food for Needy | $10,000 |
| Harrison TWP Fire & Rescue Chillicothe, OH | Equipment | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,352,236 | $67,204 | $438,868 | $349,655 | 41 | $410,600 | $196,826 | $380,862 |
| 2024 | $4,723,900 | $428,890 | $329,898 | $250,371 | 38 | $310,625 | $409,617 | $361,835 |
| 2023 | $4,624,792 | $231,877 | $323,058 | $253,213 | 37 | $303,939 | $212,758 | $326,559 |
| 2022 | $4,715,973 | $473,637 | $250,014 | $176,443 | 24 | $209,642 | $433,265 | $332,643 |
| 2021 | $4,492,350 | $221,774 | $359,452 | $266,562 | 36 | $312,620 | $174,942 | $351,730 |
| 2020 | $4,630,028 | $944,125 | $462,580 | $399,968 | 42 | — | $912,889 | $297,052 |
| 2019 | $4,143,740 | $306,812 | $218,142 | $161,577 | 33 | — | $278,655 | $299,848 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Meade Massie Trust reported a distributable amount of $381K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust’s stated purpose is to help provide for the health, happiness, and welfare of Chillicothe and Ross County residents. It distributes grants to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, and governmental agencies in Ross County.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for a range of community services. For example, the Ross County Humane Society says it runs an animal shelter offering pet adoption and veterinary services; Hope Clinic of Ross County says it provides basic medical care at no cost to people without health insurance; and Scioto Valley Youth League says it provides supervised recreation and facilities for area youth. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust reported 41 grants totaling $349,655. Awards ranged from $1,550 to $50,000, with a median grant of $8,988. Its largest 2025 awards included $50,000 to Ross County Humane Society for construction of a new building and $20,000 to Hope Clinic of Ross County for medical equipment. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Brookside Church for a food pantry, $10,000 to Chillicothe Baptist Church for a playground, and $10,000 to Concord Township Fire and Rescue for carbon-fiber air tanks.
The Trust’s guidelines say grants normally will not exceed $10,000 per organization per calendar year, and that only one application per organization will be granted each year. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, and funds must be used for the stated purpose. The Trust does not fund individual salaries, utilities, or equipment or projects already purchased or completed. Recipients normally must verify expenditures in writing within 90 days; conditional grants must be used to complete the project within one year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph P. Sulzer, Thomas M. Spetnagel, and Harry B. Junk II as trustees. The Trust’s website says it operates through three community trustees, whose activities are subject to supervision and approval by the Probate Court of Ross County, Ohio.
David Meade Massie Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph P. Sulzer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Thomas M. Spetnagel
Trustee
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $12K (2025)
Harry B. Junk II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: James M. Caldwell (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Joseph P Sulzer (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about David Meade Massie Trust
How much does David Meade Massie Trust give each year?
David Meade Massie Trust gave $350K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $250K across 38 grants.
What is David Meade Massie Trust's typical grant size?
David Meade Massie Trust's median grant in 2025 was $8,988, and its average grant was $8,528, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David Meade Massie Trust that year got $9K on average.
Where does David Meade Massie Trust give grants?
David Meade Massie Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chillicothe, OH (33 grants), Bainbridge, OH (3 grants) and Frankfort, OH (2 grants).
Does David Meade Massie Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on David Meade Massie Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are David Meade Massie Trust's largest grantees?
David Meade Massie Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Ross County Humane Society ($50,000), Hope Clinic of Ross County ($20,000) and Brookside Church ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David Meade Massie Trust?
David Meade Massie Trust reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $411K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $381K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David Meade Massie Trust fund?
The Trust’s stated purpose is to help provide for the health, happiness, and welfare of Chillicothe and Ross County residents. It distributes grants to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, churches, schools, and governmental agencies in Ross County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David Meade Massie Trust?
The filing directs organizations to request an application by mail. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David Meade Massie Trust's EIN?
David Meade Massie Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6022292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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