Grey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tiburon, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $553,650 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$553,650
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $498,441 the year before.
63% 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 | $434,854 | 19 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $498,441 | 17 | $12.1 million |
| 2025 | $553,650 | 30 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
Grey Family 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.
What Grey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $398,650 |
| Montana | 3 | $110,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medcycle Network | Program support | $70,000 |
| All Under 5000 | Program support | $54,650 |
| Great Falls Public Schools Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures | Program support | $37,500 |
| Monarch Neihart Historical Group | Program support | $35,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | Program support | $35,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Program support | $30,000 |
| Madison Valley Medical Center Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Campanile Foundation | Program support | $24,000 |
| Operation Access | Program support | $20,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Va | Program support | $15,000 |
| Grey Bears | Program support | $15,000 |
| Kentfield Invests in Kids | Program support | $12,500 |
| The Uci Foundation | Program support | $12,000 |
| Santa Catalina School | Program support | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Program support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Program support | $10,000 |
| Tower Foundation of San Jose State University | Program support | $10,000 |
| Wildcare | Program support | $9,000 |
| Marin Humane | Program support | $9,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Ca | Program support | $8,000 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Program support | $7,500 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Program support | $7,500 |
| Napa Valley Community Fund | Program support | $6,000 |
| Santa Cruz High School | Program support | $6,000 |
| Kqed | Program support | $5,000 |
| Muttville | Program support | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Collective | Program support | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Free Clinic | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Dawn Redwoods Trust | Program support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Grey
- Richard S Grey
- Amanda Grey Timar
Questions people ask
Does Grey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grey Family Foundation give?
$553,650 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Grey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Grey (President), Richard S Grey (Vice President) and Amanda Grey Timar (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Grey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.