Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc
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.
Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,289,500
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $92,107
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $24,553,405
- +8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (80% 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 Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 315 Groveland Street, Orlando, FL 32804
Phone: (407) 645-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 64 (55%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $822K (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Orlando, FL | General | $432,000 |
| Rollins College Winter Park, FL | General 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, VA | Provide direct assistance to scholars and aid in the mission of the association | $175,000 |
| Nemours Fund for Children's Health Orlando, FL | General | $100,000 |
| United Arts of Central Florida Maitland, FL | Enriching communities by investing in arts, science and history. | $70,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL | Support to treat patients, educate medial leaders and conduct research | $50,000 |
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, CA | Supports Opportunities for Education & Research | $50,000 |
| Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Maitland, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Grace Medical Home Orlando, FL | To Help Patients and Their Families | $25,000 |
| Park County Community Foundation Livingston, MT | To foster collaborative community action to shape a healthy, caring community | $25,000 |
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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 | $24,553,405 | $3,262,128 | $1,341,530 | $1,289,500 | 14 | $1,290,991 | $1,192,563 | $1,177,385 |
| 2023 | $22,632,807 | $937,483 | $1,187,306 | $1,131,250 | 12 | $1,132,238 | $767,837 | $1,052,092 |
| 2022 | $22,882,630 | $4,522,735 | $1,160,145 | $1,104,750 | 13 | $1,105,686 | $814,838 | $977,291 |
| 2021 | $19,520,040 | $6,189,544 | $1,002,022 | $952,750 | 12 | $954,573 | $1,154,577 | $913,797 |
| 2020 | $14,332,518 | $5,463,979 | $874,963 | $821,500 | 13 | — | $428,307 | $568,306 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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