David Meade Massie Trust

CHILLICOTHE, OH EIN: 31-6022292 Website

The David Meade Massie Trust is an independent private foundation established in 1979 and based in Chillicothe, Ohio. The Trust was created through the generosity of David Meade Massie, a banker and financier who served as president of the First National Bank of Ross County. Massie, a Chillicothe resident from 1859 to 1927, left his substantial life savings to benefit his employees during their lifetimes and, upon his death, to support the health, happiness, and welfare of citizens in Ross County, Ohio.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.7M

+2.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$250K

-1.1% YoY

Grant Count

+2.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-3.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David Meade Massie Trust reported a distributable amount of $362K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Trust's purpose is to provide for the health, happiness, and welfare of the citizens of Chillicothe and Ross County, Ohio.

Primary areas of interest include:

Children and youth
Community development
Education
Health
Social services

Types of support provided include building funds, equipment, land and property acquisition, and project support.

Grantmaking

The Trust maintains a formal application process with quarterly deadlines and trustee meetings:

Grant Range

s and Activity:**

Average Grant

amounts and median grant amounts are tracked but specific figures vary by year

Review Cycle

and trustee meetings:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Trust focuses its grantmaking exclusively on Chillicothe and Ross County, Ohio.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $1.3M (100%)

States

Ohio

Cities

BainbridgeChillicotheClarksburgFrankfortHallsvilleHilliardKingstonMcarthurRichmond Dale

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets and Giving:

Total assets: $4,723,900
Total giving (most recent reporting): $250,371

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,723,900	$4,624,792	$4,715,973
Revenue	$428,890	$231,877	$473,637
Expenses	$329,898	$323,058	$250,014
Qualifying Distributions	$310,625	$303,939	$209,642
Net Investment Income	$409,617	$212,758	$433,265
Distributable Amount	$361,835	$326,559	$332,643

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

177 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ross Humane Society ($50,000), Scioto Valley Youth League ($13,500), First Wesleyan Church ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ADENA ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLARKSBURG, OH	SCOREBOARD	$7,580
ADENA YOUTH LEAGUE CLARKSBURG, OH	ZERO TURN MOWER	$4,400
BOURNVILLE CHRISTIAN UNION CHURCH CHILLICOTHE, OH	FOOD FOR NEEDY	$5,000
BRYANT BEANS BUTT CHILLICOTHE, OH	SUICIDE PREVENTION	$5,000
BUILD A HOME CHILLICOTHE, OH	REPAIR ON COMMUNITY CENTER	$6,000
CAT ROUNDUP RESCUE RICHMOND DALE, OH	CAT ADOPTION	$5,000
CHILLICOTHE ART LEAGUE CHILLICOTHE, OH	TENT, SOUND, STAGE EARTH DAY	$1,850
CHILLICOTHE ROSS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CHILLICOTHE, OH	CONCERT - COLUMBUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA	$5,000
ELIZABETH'S HOPE PREGNANCY RESOURCES CHILLICOTHE, OH	DIAPERS, FORMULA, CAR SEATS	$5,000
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES FRANKFORT, OH	SUPPLIES	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOSEPH P SULZER	TRUSTEE	8	$12,000
THOMAS M SPETNAGEL	TRUSTEE	8	$12,000
HARRY B JUNK II	TRUSTEE	8	$12,000

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2015

The David Meade Massie Trust has provided scholarship support through the Chillicothe Education Foundation. In 2015, the Trust awarded $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Chillicothe High School, including recipients Nashayia Lett and Sydney Bales.

The Trust has also supported local organizations addressing community needs, including a $5,000 grant to Veterans in Transition for rent, utilities, and furniture assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does David Meade Massie Trust fund?

The Trust's purpose is to provide for the health, happiness, and welfare of the citizens of Chillicothe and Ross County, Ohio. Primary areas of interest include: • Children and youth • Community development • Education • Health • Social services Types of support provided include building funds, equipment, land and property acquisition, and project support.

How do I apply for a grant from David Meade Massie Trust?

**Grant Sizes and Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $768 to $50,000 • Total giving in the most recent reporting period: $250,371 • Average grant amounts and median grant amounts are tracked but specific figures vary by year **Application Process:** The Trust maintains a formal application process with quarterly deadlines and trustee meetings: • Trustees normally meet the second Friday of each quarter (March, June, September, and December) • 2026 application deadlines and meeting dat…

Where does David Meade Massie Trust make grants?

The Trust focuses its grantmaking exclusively on Chillicothe and Ross County, Ohio.

What size grants does David Meade Massie Trust award?

In 2024, David Meade Massie Trust awarded 38 grants totaling $250K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is David Meade Massie Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, David Meade Massie Trust reported a distributable amount of $362K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.