Edwin P and Marie H Gray Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Edwin P and Marie H Gray Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,925 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $42,045. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$67,925
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$42,045
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,450 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,101 | 23 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $61,450 | 26 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $67,925 | 30 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Edwin P and Marie H Gray Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Edwin P and Marie H Gray Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 8 | $47,045 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $11,600 |
| Virginia | 3 | $2,350 |
| Georgia | 4 | $2,080 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Montana | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Highland Presbyterian Church | Support organization's mission | $42,045 |
| The Outreach Foundation | Support organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Friends of Gujranwala | Support organizations mission | $2,000 |
| St Paul School | Support oraganizations mission | $1,000 |
| Forntia Fellowship | Support organization's mission | $1,000 |
| Bold Springs Presbyterian Church | Support organizations mission | $1,000 |
| Beeson Divinity School | Support organizations mission | $1,000 |
| Dig Development in Garden | Support organizations mission | $750 |
| Studio by the Tracks | Support organizations mission | $700 |
| Uptown Columbus | Support organizations mission | $530 |
| Younglife Nashville | Support organization's mission | $500 |
| WBHM | Support organizations mission | $500 |
| The Arc San Francisco | Support organizations mission | $500 |
| Refuge Foundation | Support organizations mission | $500 |
| Reformed University Fellowship | Support organizations mission | $500 |
| Princeton Theological Seminary | Support organization's mission | $500 |
| Presbyterian Home for Children | Support organization's mission | $500 |
| MC Callie School | Support charitable organization's mi | $500 |
| Hef Haiti Education Found | Support charitable organization's mi | $500 |
| Harpeth Hall School | Support charitable organization's mi | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support organizations mission | $500 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | Support organizations mission | $500 |
| New Covenant Legal Services | Support organizations mission | $300 |
| McWane Science Center | Support charitable organization's mi | $300 |
| Glenns Reflections | Support organizations mission | $300 |
| Columbia Theological Seminary | Support organization's mission | $300 |
| Theology Matters | Support organizations mission | $250 |
| Fdn for Reformed Theology | Support organizations mission | $250 |
| The Salvation Army | Support organizations mission | $100 |
| Nashville WPLN | Support organizations mission | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Edwin Gray Hurley
Questions people ask
Does Edwin P and Marie H Gray Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edwin P and Marie H Gray Charitable Trust give?
$67,925 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Edwin P and Marie H Gray Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Edwin Gray Hurley (Trustee).
What does Edwin P and Marie H Gray Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.