Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust
Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Norfolk, Virginia. It makes grants to organizations, with 2025 filings listing support for groups in fields including animal care, housing, education, and public policy.
Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust gave $38K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Florida. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,000
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +128.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,188
- -40.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $487,140
- -3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (16 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (42% 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 Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Submit a letter indicating the organization’s financial need and include a copy of its IRS determination letter. Requests are restricted to organizations approved under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
- Contact
Application contact: Eugene Holt Massey
Mailing address: 1150 Seagrape Lane, Sanibel, FL 33957
Phone: (804) 783-1010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Truth for Nations ($3K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 94 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida received 42% of grant dollars, New York 16%, Virginia 16%, Washington, DC 11%, and California 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 32 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2024) to $43K (2022). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Truth for Nations Port Charlotte, FL | General Support | $3,000 |
| Community Housing & Resources Sanibel, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Freedom Alliance Dulles, VA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Freedom Works Washington, DC | General Support | $2,000 |
| Leadership Institute for Tomorrow Arlington, VA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Animal Refuge Center North Fort Myers, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Big Arts Sanibel, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Cato Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $1,000 |
| Children's Education Center Sanibel, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Claremont Institute Upland, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $487,140 | $24,710 | $42,775 | $38,000 | 32 | $41,650 | $24,428 | $38,701 |
| 2024 | $505,205 | $30,412 | $28,143 | $28,000 | 14 | $28,000 | $30,269 | $36,435 |
| 2023 | $502,936 | $13,757 | $35,620 | $33,000 | 15 | $34,500 | $13,416 | $37,630 |
| 2022 | $524,799 | $31,987 | $44,164 | $42,500 | 17 | $43,900 | $28,813 | $38,609 |
| 2021 | $538,976 | $-697 | $36,043 | $34,000 | 16 | — | $13,678 | $37,399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $39K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Animal Refuge Center describes its mission as providing food and shelter so animals can be adopted rather than destroyed. Freedom Alliance describes its work as advancing the American heritage of freedom through public policy, support for troops, and scholarships. Fish of Sanibel-Captiva describes its mission as helping island neighbors through social services, education, and assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $38,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $1,000. Listed recipients included Truth for Nations ($3,000), Community Housing & Resources ($2,000), Freedom Alliance ($2,000), Freedom Works ($2,000), and Leadership Institute for Tomorrow ($2,000). The stated purpose for these grants was general support. Other $1,000 recipients included Big Arts, Cato Institute, Children’s Education Center, and Animal Refuge Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ivor Massey Jr. as manager and Eugene Holt Massey as an officer.
Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eugene Holt Massey
Officer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivor Massey Jr.
Manager
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust
How much does Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust give each year?
Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust gave $38K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 14 grants.
What is Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,188, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust give grants?
Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust's top state is Florida, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sanibel, FL (8 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (2 grants).
Does Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Truth for Nations ($3,000), Community Housing & Resources ($2,000) and Freedom Alliance ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust?
Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust reported $487K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Animal Refuge Center describes its mission as providing food and shelter so animals can be adopted rather than destroyed. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust's EIN?
Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1558397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 2021–2025
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