Private foundation · Bridgeville, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Massey Charitable Trust
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25,000
- Typical grant
- $25,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 112 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2M | $25K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.9M | $25K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Robert m connolly trustee · bridgeville · 4128380086
- What to send
- - brief description of the organization and the purpose for the grant - common grant application cover sheet (page 5 of common grant application format) available at www.gwpa.org - irs determination letter (501(c)(3) letter) - most recent annual report (if applicable) - most recent audited financial statements - current budget - listing of board members - listing of other foundations supporting the organization - if the organization is a 509(a)(3) supporting organization, (documentation indicating type i, type ii or type iii) - any other relevant information to support your case for requesting a grant
- Limits
- Domestic united states, however, grants are awarded primarily to organizations in southwestern pennsylvania.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Robert M Entwisle EsqTrustee
- Caroline M YostTrustee
- Daniel B CarrollTrustee
- Robert M Connolly CpaExec dir./trustee
- Barbara R DewittTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Education
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, Davidson County | Education | $25K |