The Ray Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ray Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $29,900 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$29,900
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$908,299
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $25,000 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 | $25,000 | 3 | $565,740 |
| 2024 | $29,900 | 8 | $908,299 |
How to apply
| Contact | Henry B Ray Jr 3800 Forest Glenn Drive, Birmingham, AL 35213 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (205) 879-6100 |
| What to submit | Written application with a description of the organization and reason for request. |
| Deadlines | July 31 of each year |
| Restrictions | Greater birmingham, al area |
What The Ray Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5 | $28,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Alabama Tocqueville Society | General donation | $10,000 |
| Parkinson Assn of Alabama | General donation | $7,000 |
| Children's Harbor | General donation | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital | General donation | $5,000 |
| YMCA - Mountain Brook | General donation | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | General donation | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General donation | $500 |
| Two Rivers Art Council | General donation | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry B Ray Jr
- Carolyn M Ray
Questions people ask
Does The Ray Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 31 of each year.
How much does The Ray Foundation give?
$29,900 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Ray Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry B Ray Jr (President) and Carolyn M Ray (Treasurer).
What does The Ray Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.