Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation
Accepts applications
Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,263 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $12,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$79,263
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $65,550 the year before.
43% 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 | $61,120 | 27 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $65,550 | 30 | $24,156 |
| 2025 | $79,263 | 30 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Berrylin M Houston 6740 Epping Forest Way N, Villa 114, Jacksonville, FL 32217 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (904) 731-0128 |
| What to submit | Written or oral |
| Deadlines | October 1 |
What Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $61,670 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $11,650 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,443 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uf Foundation | Non-restricted operational support | $12,500 |
| Westside Chapel | Non-restricted operational support | $10,050 |
| Hubbard House | Non-restricted operational support | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Non-restricted operational support | $5,000 |
| Arize Together Inc | Non-restricted operational support | $5,000 |
| American Legion | Non-restricted operational support | $4,000 |
| The Storehouse | Non-restricted operational support | $3,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Non-restricted operational support | $3,443 |
| The Bolles School | Non-restricted operational support | $3,000 |
| Town of Mills River | Non-restricted operational support | $3,000 |
| Wolfson Children's Hospital | Non-restricted operational support | $3,000 |
| Young Life | Non-restricted operational support | $2,750 |
| Iam - Interfaith Assistance Ministr | Non-restricted operational support | $2,500 |
| Safelight Inc | Non-restricted operational support | $2,500 |
| Canines for Service | Non-restricted operational support | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Non-restricted operational support | $2,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Non-restricted operational support | $1,200 |
| Blue Ridge Humane Society | Non-restricted operational support | $1,150 |
| First Tee of North Florida | Non-restricted operational support | $1,000 |
| Joyful Inflations Ministries | Non-restricted operational support | $1,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Non-restricted operational support | $1,000 |
| N FL School of Special Ed | Non-restricted operational support | $720 |
| Coaches Honor | Non-restricted operational support | $500 |
| Murray Hill Baptist Child Care Cent | Non-restricted operational support | $500 |
| Patterson Elementary | Non-restricted operational support | $500 |
| Valley Camp | Non-restricted operational support | $500 |
| Deerwood Rotary Charities | Non-restricted operational support | $350 |
| Bullington Gardens | Non-restricted operational support | $250 |
| North Carolina Arboretum | Non-restricted operational support | $250 |
| Episcopal School Jacksonville | Non-restricted operational support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Berrylin M Houston
- Clarence H Houston Jr
- Kathleen H Ellis
- Frank F Houston
- Joanne C Cellar
Questions people ask
Does Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 1.
How much does Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation give?
$79,263 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Berrylin M Houston (Chairman, Tr), Clarence H Houston Jr (Board Member), Kathleen H Ellis (Board Member) and Frank F Houston (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.