The Massey Family Charitable Trust
The Massey Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Abilene, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including local service providers and organizations working in areas such as food access, child care, and conservation.
The Massey Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Massey Family Charitable Trust gave $240K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $239,620
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,573
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,217,167
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (5 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (71% 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 The Massey Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6639, Abilene, TX 79608
Phone: (325) 672-4501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Massey Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beltway Baptist Church ($29K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Grant Size Distribution
207 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 207 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas organizations received 71% of grant dollars. The next largest state shares were North Carolina (6%), Minnesota (5%), and Missouri and New Mexico (4% each). The trust’s listed grants included organizations in Abilene and other Texas communities, as well as recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Massey Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 43 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% 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 $162K (2020) to $240K (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beltway Baptist Church Abilene, TX | General Purposes | $28,835 |
| Noah Project Abilene, TX | General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Love & Care Ministries Abilene, TX | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Chrstian Athletes Abilene, TX | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Mirata-Nepal Foundation for Children St. Louis, MO | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Endowment - Dell Medical School | $10,000 |
| NMDP Minneapolis, MN | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Midcoast Conservancy Edgecomb, ME | General Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,217,167 | $214,535 | $243,435 | $239,620 | 43 | $239,620 | $135,628 | $188,733 |
| 2023 | $3,246,067 | $805,612 | $216,510 | $216,100 | 42 | $216,100 | $74,029 | $156,734 |
| 2022 | $2,656,965 | $157,205 | $188,968 | $189,000 | 38 | $189,000 | $77,288 | $145,184 |
| 2021 | $2,688,728 | $223,311 | $173,583 | $170,800 | 41 | $170,800 | $119,218 | $156,928 |
| 2020 | $2,639,000 | $120,247 | $165,130 | $161,700 | 43 | — | $45,082 | $144,870 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Massey Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $189K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Noah Project says it works to end domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault; Central Texas Food Bank says it works to increase food access in Central Texas; and Midcoast Conservancy says it works to protect lands and waters. Day Nursery of Abilene says it provides affordable child care, while Pregnancy Resources of Abilene says it offers compassionate support and positive solutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 43 grants totaling $239,620. Grants ranged from $500 to $28,835, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest were $28,835 to Beltway Baptist Church, $20,000 to Noah Project, $15,000 each to Love & Care Ministries and Samaritan’s Purse, and $10,000 each to Central Texas Food Bank, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mirata-Nepal Foundation for Children, the University of Texas at Austin for the Dell Medical School endowment, NMDP, and Midcoast Conservancy. The listed purposes for these grants were generally “general purposes,” with the University of Texas at Austin grant designated for an endowment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cleber J. Massey, Patricia A. Massey, and Kirk Massey as trustees.
The Massey Family Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cleber J. Massey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Massey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Massey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Massey Family Charitable Trust
How much does The Massey Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The Massey Family Charitable Trust gave $240K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $216K across 42 grants.
What is The Massey Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Massey Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,573, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Massey Family Charitable Trust that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Massey Family Charitable Trust give grants?
The Massey Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (28 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Massey Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Massey Family Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Massey Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Massey Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Beltway Baptist Church ($28,835), Noah Project ($20,000) and Love & Care Ministries ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Massey Family Charitable Trust?
The Massey Family Charitable Trust reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $240K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $189K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Massey Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Massey Family Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 The Massey Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Massey Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6394613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Massey Family Charitable Trust 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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