Massey Family Foundation
The Massey Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1958 and based in Richmond, Virginia. Located at the Massey Building, 5002 Monument Avenue, the foundation was created by William E. Massey Sr. and Evan Massey, founders of the A.T. Massey Coal Company. The foundation maintains a broad charitable mission supporting education, healthcare, arts and culture, and human services across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$74.2M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
-9.1% YoY
Grant Count
74
-1.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
-7.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Massey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Education — higher and secondary education
- Healthcare — particularly cancer research and cancer centers
- Arts and Culture — cultural programs
- Human Services — social services
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000–$100,000
Review Cycle
- Applications accepted year-round via letter of request
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Kentucky
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Assets: $74,176,195
- Total Annual Giving: $4,045,000
- Total Revenues: $4,591,171
- Total Expenses: $5,922,256
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,273,718
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $74,176,195 | $71,159,265 | $71,818,378 |
| Revenue | $4,591,171 | $5,244,981 | $14,767,708 |
| Expenses | $5,922,256 | $6,117,947 | $5,648,207 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,045,000 | $4,450,000 | $4,560,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,325,684 | $2,916,840 | $12,623,089 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,630,480 | $4,107,518 | $4,370,508 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Massey Cancer Center ($1,000,000), Active Southern West Virginia ($350,000), New Community School ($160,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACTIVE SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA BECKLEY, WV | UNRESTRICTED | $350,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS - VIRGINIA CAPITAL CHAPTER RICHMOND, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $70,000 |
| BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION BECKLEY, WV | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| BEREA COLLEGE BEREA, KY | UNRESTRICTED | $22,000 |
| BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL DYKE, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| BLUEFIELD COLLEGE BLUEFIELD, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $22,000 |
| BLUEFIELD STATE FOUNDATION BLUEFIELD, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $40,000 |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - HEART OF VIRGINIA COUNCIL RICHMOND, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO RICHMOND RICHMOND, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $22,000 |
| CANCERLINC RICHMOND, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $22,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- William E. Massey, Jr. — President
- A Travis Massey — Trustee
- E Morgan Massey — Vice President
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM E MASSEY JR | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| A TRAVIS MASSEY | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG L MASSEY | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM BLAIR MASSEY JR | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REBECCA MASSEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GENERAL JAMES HENRY BINFORD PEAY II | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grants include:
$350,000 to Active Southern West Virginia (2024)
$100,000 to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (2024)
$50,000 to The Cross-Over Ministry (2024)
$7.4 million gift to establish a leadership program at Southeastern
Massey Family Foundation establishes leadership program at Southeastern with$2 million to Advance Arkansas scholarships
Massey Foundation gives $2 million to Advance Arkansas scholarshipsThe foundation has also supported arts education initiatives and public media programming in other regions.
Central Florida Public Media receives grant from Massey Services to extendFrequently Asked Questions
What does Massey Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's giving priorities include: • **Education** — higher and secondary education • **Healthcare** — particularly cancer research and cancer centers • **Arts and Culture** — cultural programs • **Human Services** — social services • **Philanthropy and Voluntarism**
How do I apply for a grant from Massey Family Foundation?
**Grant Volume & Size:** • Approximately 74-75 grants awarded annually • Typical grant range: $5,000–$100,000 • Some major institutional grants have reached $1,000,000 **Application Process:** • Rolling basis with no formal deadlines • Applications accepted year-round via letter of request • No website maintained by the foundation **Contact for Inquiries:** • Phone: (804) 648-1611 • Contact Person: William E. Massey, Jr., President
Where does Massey Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Virginia • West Virginia • Kentucky
What size grants does Massey Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Massey Family Foundation awarded 74 grants totaling $4.0M — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Massey Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Massey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Massey Family Foundation's EIN?
Massey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6049049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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