Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation
The Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation is a private foundation based in Prescott, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations and individuals, including recipients in Arizona and other states.
Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation at a glance
In short: Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation gave $797K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Arizona. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $797,287
- -24.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,450
- -46.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $22,202,883
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (17 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (60% 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 Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists the contact as Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation; form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards are listed as not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Perry And Sandy Massie Foundation
Mailing address: 1822 Starview, Prescott, AZ 86305
Phone: (800) 551-9707
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Debra Ireland ($191K). Together the top 10 received $691K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 98 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 60% of grant dollars went to Arizona recipients, 13% to California, 3% to Washington, and less than 1% to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The filing also lists 24% under “?” without identifying a state. Named recipients include several organizations in Prescott and elsewhere in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 34 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $720K (2020) to $1.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $797K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Debra Ireland | Donation | $191,287 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arizona Prescott, AZ | Donation | $120,000 |
| Yavapai Big Brothers & Big Sisters (YBBBS) Prescott, AZ | Donation | $110,000 |
| The Launch Pad Irvine, CA | Donation | $100,000 |
| Yavapai College FDN Prescott, AZ | Donation | $80,000 |
| Rise Beyond the Reef Seattle, WA | Donations | $25,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | donation | $25,000 |
| Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance Prescott, AZ | donation | $20,000 |
| Polara Health Prescott Valley, AZ | donation | $10,000 |
| Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team Prescott, AZ | donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $22,202,883 | $1,501,582 | $917,111 | $797,287 | 34 | $797,287 | $1,395,350 | $920,793 |
| 2024 | $21,618,411 | $822,273 | $1,143,715 | $1,049,566 | 24 | $1,049,566 | $728,224 | $903,102 |
| 2023 | $21,939,853 | $305,991 | $976,814 | $885,920 | 17 | $885,920 | $437,270 | $351,127 |
| 2022 | $22,610,676 | $989,931 | $1,136,833 | $1,014,174 | 14 | $1,014,174 | $907,059 | $842,429 |
| 2021 | $22,757,578 | $1,795,852 | $938,216 | $835,000 | 9 | $835,000 | $1,714,524 | $908,734 |
| 2020 | $21,899,941 | $1,107,710 | $770,364 | $720,000 | 9 | — | $1,052,810 | $791,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $921K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. In 2025, grantees included the University of Arizona Foundation, which says it supports the University of Arizona through private support; Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance, which says it works to preserve and promote mountain biking and trail access; and Northern AZ Restorative Justice, which says it provides restorative-practice services, training, and consultation.
Other 2025 grantees describe work including transitional housing for families (Agape House of Prescott), educational support for students (Low Income Student Aid), services and activities for adults in the greater Prescott area (Adult Center of Prescott), and rescue and care for wild burros (Donkey Dreams Sanctuary).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $797,287. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $191,287, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards were $191,287 to Debra Ireland, $120,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arizona, $110,000 to Yavapai Big Brothers & Big Sisters, $100,000 to The Launch Pad, and $80,000 to Yavapai College FDN. The filing describes these awards as donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Perry Massie and Sandy Massie as directors.
Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Perry Massie
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandy Massie
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation
How much does Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation give each year?
Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation gave $797K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 24 grants.
What is Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation's typical grant size?
Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,450, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation give grants?
Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Prescott, AZ (16 grants), Prescott Valley, AZ (4 grants) and Sedona, AZ (2 grants).
Does Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (25 grants) and "Donations" (9 grants).
Who are Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation's largest grantees?
Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Debra Ireland ($191,287), Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arizona ($120,000) and Yavapai Big Brothers & Big Sisters (YBBBS) ($110,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation?
Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation reported $22.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $797K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $921K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation?
The foundation 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 Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation's EIN?
Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0491239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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