Administration says Massie’s through their Foundation and in personal service have provided exemplary, meritorious, philanthropic support to the College including a $2 million legacy gift among other contributions
The Yavapai Community College Governing Board will be asked during its Verde Valley retreat August 13 to name the Performing Arts Center after Perry and Sandy Massie. It would apparently be named “The Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation Theatre” if the information supplied in the Agenda is correct.
According to information from the College, through their Perry and Sandy Massie Foundation, the couple provided significant philanthropic and volunteer support to the College through the Community College Foundation. They provided monetary donations to support both scholarships and operations since 2010 including the following:
- The establishment of the Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarship at Yavapai College.
- They are the largest contributors to the Education Now! Endowed Scholarship Fund.
- They are Legacy League members and have established a legacy gift commitment of $2,000,000.
- They are Founders of the YC Southwest Wine Center.
Perry Massey is currently a member of the Yavapai College Foundation’s Emeriti Board and served over nine years as a Foundation Board Member. He served as Board Chair for three terms. The Community College says that both Perry and Sandy have a strong belief in investing in children, education, and our community. They believe strongly that every child who wants to go to college should be given that opportunity.