The Massey Family Charitable Trust
The Massey Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Abilene, Texas, established in 1990. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation with no employees, managed by a board of trustees. The trust supports various charitable causes across multiple states and cities throughout the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
-0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$240K
+10.9% YoY
Grant Count
43
+2.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+8.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its formal documentation. However, its grantmaking demonstrates support for a diverse range of charitable purposes, including general operating support and endowment funding. The trust has historically provided funding to the Dell Medical School and supports organizations working in community development, food security, disaster relief, and social services.
Grantmaking
The trust made 42 grants in 2024, with total annual grants of approximately $216,000. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
is approximately $5,100, though individual grants vary considerably. The trust appears open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Average Grant
is approximately $5,100, though individual grants vary considerably. The trust appears open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Types
Ready to take the next step with The Massey Family Charitable Trust?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust funds projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- Primary locations: Abilene, Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Texas
- Additional states: Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, and others
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of December 2024)
- Total Assets: $3,217,167
- Total Revenues: $214,535
- Total Expenses: $243,435
- Investment Income and Dividends: $127,569
- Grants and Contributions: $72,772
Financial Trends
The trust experienced a significant decline in grants and contributions year-over-year (down 89.8% from 2023), while investment income increased 38.5%. The expense ratio stands at 26.9% of total revenue.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,217,167 | $3,246,067 | $2,656,965 |
| Revenue | $214,535 | $805,612 | $157,205 |
| Expenses | $243,435 | $216,510 | $188,968 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $239,620 | $216,100 | $189,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $135,628 | $74,029 | $77,288 |
| Distributable Amount | $188,733 | $156,734 | $145,184 |
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
207 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trust is managed by three trustees without compensation:
- Cleber J. Massey
- Patricia A. Massey
- Kirk Massey
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEBER J MASSEY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| PATRICIA A MASSEY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| KIRK MASSEY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
William Z Hayes Foundation
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$629K
Grants
4
Total Given
$28K
Tr Uw Jane James Cook Item 19
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$861K
Grants
11
Total Given
$41K
Forsyth Fbo Leonard Wood Memorial
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$320K
Grants
1
Total Given
$18K
Teas Foundation
AMARILLO, TX
Assets
$3.0M
Grants
3
Total Given
$138K
Harold D Miller Endowment Fund
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$890K
Grants
1
Total Given
$44K
Amarillo Business Foundation
AMARILLO, TX
Assets
$4.2M
Grants
13
Total Given
$222K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with The Massey Family Charitable Trust on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities