Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation
The Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. In 2024, it reported making 10 charitable grants totaling $69,000, all to organizations in Virginia.
Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation at a glance
In short: Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation gave $69K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Virginia. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,000
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,900
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $727,420
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 85678, Richmond, VA 23285
Phone: (804) 282-7636
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St James Episcopal Church ($21K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2020) to $69K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St James Episcopal Church Richmond, VA | Charitable | $21,000 |
| The Valentine Museum Richmond, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mission Gate Richmond, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Hollywood Cemetery Richmond, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St James Children Center Richmond, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| UVA College Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Richmond Richmond, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| St Christopher's School Richmond, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School Woodberry Forest, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Agecroft Hall Gardens Richmond, VA | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $727,420 | $74,184 | $74,641 | $69,000 | 10 | $69,250 | $69,025 | $60,261 |
| 2023 | $727,877 | $39,359 | $68,135 | $60,000 | 7 | $61,900 | $33,379 | $52,500 |
| 2022 | $756,653 | $21,414 | $75,183 | $65,000 | 8 | $66,738 | $15,264 | $55,113 |
| 2021 | $810,422 | $64,482 | $75,812 | $67,500 | 8 | $68,938 | $58,362 | $58,773 |
| 2020 | $821,752 | $33,402 | $65,540 | $57,500 | 7 | — | $27,299 | $49,370 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. The Valentine Museum describes its mission as engaging, educating, and challenging a diverse audience by collecting, preserving, and interpreting Richmond’s history. Friends of Hollywood Cemetery says it works for charitable and educational purposes, including maintaining, renovating, and preserving the cemetery’s historic sections. St James Children Center describes its work as providing preschool and after-school education for children ages 2–12 in the Richmond area, including children considered at-risk and those with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $69,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $21,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed grants were $21,000 to St James Episcopal Church and $10,000 each to The Valentine Museum, Mission Gate, and Friends of Hollywood Cemetery. The remaining six grants were $3,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
E Massie Valentine Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Gordon Valentine
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah L Ellington
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation
How much does Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation give each year?
Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation gave $69K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 7 grants.
What is Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation's typical grant size?
Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,900, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation give grants?
Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (8 grants).
Does Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation's largest grantees?
Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St James Episcopal Church ($21,000), The Valentine Museum ($10,000) and Mission Gate ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation?
Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation reported $727K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. The Valentine Museum describes its mission as engaging, educating, and challenging a diverse audience by collecting, preserving, and interpreting Richmond’s history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation's EIN?
Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6243471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ella G & E Massie Valentine Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ella-g-and-e-massie-valentine-foundation-morg_18f4cdcfabf84d608e7ceab535506a0f
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