The Massie Family Foundation
The Massie Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Rocklin, California. It reported making 21 grants totaling $449,032 in 2024, with listed awards supporting charitable organizations including churches, universities, pregnancy-care organizations, and community-service organizations.
The Massie Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Massie Family Foundation gave $449K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state Tennessee. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $449,032
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,382
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,218,098
- -5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (13 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (35% 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 Massie Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5800 Lonetree Blvd Suite 201, Rocklin, CA 95765
Phone: (916) 923-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Massie Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Auburn Community Church ($80K). Together the top 10 received $338K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 61 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. Tennessee accounted for 35%, Alabama 22%, California 14%, North Carolina 13%, and Illinois 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Massie Family Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 21 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $262K (2021) to $456K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $449K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Community Church Auburn, AL | General Use and the Betterment of the Organization. | $80,000 |
| Ashville Dream Center Asheville, NC | General Use and the Betterment of the Organization. | $60,000 |
| Regeneration Nashville Nashville, TN | General Use and the Betterment of the Organization. | $36,000 |
| One Generation Away Franklin, TN | General Use and the Betterment of the Organization. | $34,500 |
| Church of the City Franklin, TN | General Use and the Betterment of the Organization. | $27,000 |
| Barnabas Foundation Inc Crete, IL | General Use and the Betterment of the Organization. | $20,000 |
| Biola University La Mirada, CA | General Use and the Betterment of the Organization. | $20,000 |
| General Council of the Assemblies of God Springfield, MO | General Use and the Betterment of the Organization. | $20,000 |
| Lee University Cleveland, TN | General Use and the Betterment of the Organization. | $20,000 |
| Samford University Birmingham, AL | General Use and the Betterment of the Organization. | $20,000 |
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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 | $5,218,098 | $487,586 | $816,932 | $449,032 | 21 | $452,226 | $125,128 | $450,973 |
| 2023 | $5,539,953 | $551,026 | $811,936 | $456,020 | 14 | $459,821 | $201,896 | $451,943 |
| 2022 | $5,804,095 | $560,753 | $702,433 | $379,619 | 9 | $383,148 | $245,688 | $460,950 |
| 2021 | $5,946,216 | $549,462 | $541,119 | $261,584 | 7 | $264,583 | $276,631 | $478,680 |
| 2020 | $5,934,808 | $499,744 | $555,819 | $280,552 | 10 | — | $230,852 | $494,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Massie Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $451K 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 included organizations whose own descriptions identify a range of activities. For example, Biola University describes its work as Christian higher education, while Samford University says its mission includes developing intellect, creativity, faith, and personhood. Avail NYC describes providing confidential care at no cost to people facing unintended pregnancies; Sierra Pregnancy & Health describes providing life-affirming care and practical help. Child Hope International says it works to transition children from orphanages into families through Christ-centered care, training, and social work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $449,032 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $532 to $80,000, and the median grant was $20,000. The largest awards included $80,000 to Auburn Community Church, $60,000 to Ashville Dream Center, $36,000 to Regeneration Nashville, and $34,500 to One Generation Away. Each was reported for “general use and the betterment of the organization.”
Other 2024 grants included $27,000 to Church of the City and $20,000 each to Barnabas Foundation, Biola University, the General Council of the Assemblies of God, Lee University, Samford University, and The Bridge Inc. Avail NYC received $15,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rick W Massie as president and Jeremy Bangs as secretary/CFO.
The Massie Family Foundation is led by Rick W. Massie, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rick W. Massie
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Bangs
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 Massie Family Foundation
How much does The Massie Family Foundation give each year?
The Massie Family Foundation gave $449K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $456K across 14 grants.
What is The Massie Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Massie Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,382, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Massie Family Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does The Massie Family Foundation give grants?
The Massie Family Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Alabama (22%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Franklin, TN (3 grants), Nashville, TN (2 grants) and Roseville, CA (2 grants).
Does The Massie Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Massie Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Massie Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Massie Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Auburn Community Church ($80,000), Ashville Dream Center ($60,000) and Regeneration Nashville ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Massie Family Foundation?
The Massie Family Foundation reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $452K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $451K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Massie Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own descriptions identify a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Massie Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Massie Family Foundation's EIN?
The Massie Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1823177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Massie Family Foundation 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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