Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Orlando, FL EIN: 46-4222620

The Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including arts and cultural institutions, a college, health organizations, and organizations serving children and communities.

Key facts about Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc

In short: Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $92K), mostly in Florida. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
46-4222620
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,289,500
Grants made (2024)
14
Average grant
$92,107
Median grant
$37,500
New grantees (estimate)
14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
Total assets
$24,553,405
Primary geography
Florida (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$24.6M

+8.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

+14.0% YoY

Grant Count

14

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$92K

-2.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

14%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $104K. How we count

Medians: $20K first-time, $50K repeat.

  • 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 110% 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.

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 show support for organizations working in areas such as the arts, education, health care, community needs, and services for children.

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts describes its work as bringing the arts to life through performances, educational initiatives, and community-centered programs. Rollins College says it educates students for global citizenship and responsible leadership. Grace Medical Home describes its mission as providing health care to people in its community who need it most, while the Foundation for Foster Children focuses on personalized support and meaningful connections for children in foster care.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,289,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $432,000, with a median of $37,500.

The largest reported awards included $432,000 to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, $300,000 to Rollins College for general support for the Innovation Triangle, and $175,000 to the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans to provide direct assistance to scholars and support the association’s mission. Other awards included $100,000 to Nemours Fund for Children’s Health, $70,000 to United Arts of Central Florida, and $50,000 each to Mayo Clinic and the University of Alabama.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, Florida recipients received 80% of grant dollars, Virginia recipients 14%, California recipients 4%, Montana recipients 2%, and District of Columbia recipients 0%.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.

Cities

OrlandoWinter ParkAlexandriaJacksonvilleLivingstonMaitlandMalvernTuscaloosaWashingtonAtlantaDecaturWindermere

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M13 grants2020 12 grants2021 13 grants2022 12 grants2023 14 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $822K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.3M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: $432KDr Phillips Center for thePerforming Arts$432KRollins College: $300KRollins College$300KHoratio Alger Association of Distinguished American Inc: $175KHoratio Alger Association ofDistinguished American Inc$175KNemours Fund for Children's Health: $100KNemours Fund for Children'sHealth$100KUnited Arts of Central Florida: $70KUnited Arts of Central Florida$70KMayo Clinic: $50KMayo Clinic$50KThe University of Alabama: $50KThe University of Alabama$50KAudubon Center for Birds of Prey: $25KAudubon Center for Birds ofPrey$25KGrace Medical Home: $25KGrace Medical Home$25KPark County Community Foundation: $25KPark County CommunityFoundation$25K

The largest 2024 recipient was Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts ($432K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.

Grant Size Distribution

64 grants across all recorded years

35<$50K11$50–100K10$100–250K8$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 64 (55%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Orlando, FLGeneral$432,000
Rollins College Winter Park, FLGeneral support for innovation triangle: crummer graduate school and edyth bush institute for philanthropy & nonprofit leadership$300,000
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished American Inc Alexandria, VAProvide direct assistance to scholars and aid in the mission of the association$175,000
Nemours Fund for Children's Health Orlando, FLGeneral$100,000
United Arts of Central Florida Maitland, FLEnriching communities by investing in arts, science and history.$70,000
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FLSupport to treat patients, educate medial leaders and conduct research$50,000
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, CASupports Opportunities for Education & Research$50,000
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Maitland, FLGeneral$25,000
Grace Medical Home Orlando, FLTo Help Patients and Their Families$25,000
Park County Community Foundation Livingston, MTTo foster collaborative community action to shape a healthy, caring community$25,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $24,553,405 $3,262,128 $1,341,530 $1,289,500
2023 $22,632,807 $937,483 $1,187,306 $1,131,250
2022 $22,882,630 $4,522,735 $1,160,145 $1,104,750
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$24,553,405$22,632,807$22,882,630
Revenue$3,262,128$937,483$4,522,735
Expenses$1,341,530$1,187,306$1,160,145
Qualifying Distributions$1,290,991$1,132,238$1,105,686
Net Investment Income$1,192,563$767,837$814,838
Distributable Amount$1,177,385$1,052,092$977,291

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Carol A. Massey, Andrea Massey-Farrell, and Gwyn A. Elias as directors; William R. Lowman Jr. as director and secretary; and Jean Nowry as director and treasurer.

Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Andrea Massey-Farrell

    Director

    Director → President & CEO, 2023

    President & CEO → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carol A. Massey

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gwyn A. Elias

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jean Nowry

    Director & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William R. Lowman Jr.

    Director & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Harvey L. Massey (2020–2022) — Director

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 315 Groveland Street, Orlando, FL 32804
Phone: (407) 645-2500

Frequently asked questions about Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc

How much does Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc give each year?

Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 12 grants.

What is Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $92,107, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.

Where does Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc give grants?

Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (3 grants), Winter Park, FL (3 grants) and Maitland, FL (2 grants).

Does Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 50% of Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts ($432,000), Rollins College ($300,000) and Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished American Inc ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc?

Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc reported $24.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as the arts, education, health care, community needs, and services for children. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc?

The foundation states that it 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 Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc's EIN?

Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4222620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc 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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