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Ray Foundation

Preselected recipients only Tuscaloosa, Alabama · EIN 201209964

Ray Foundation is a private foundation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $16,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was the same as $16,500 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16,5005$260,119
2024$16,5005$260,398

How to apply

Ray Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Ray Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama5$16,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jesus Way Homeless Shelter
Tuscaloosa, AL
To support the shelter's mission$6,000
Caring Days
Tuscaloosa, AL
To support the organization$3,500
Sdes
Hoover, AL
To support the organization$3,500
Community Foundation of West Alabam
Northport, AL
To support mission$2,500
Tuscaloosa Public Library Foundatio
Tuscaloosa, AL
To support mission$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ray Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ray Foundation give?

$16,500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.

Who runs Ray Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Phyllis Gamble (President), Laura Gregory (Secretary/Tr) and Carol Johnson (Vice Preside).

What does Ray Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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