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The Cloud L Cray and Sara J Cray Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Atchison, Kansas · EIN 481140738

The Cloud L Cray and Sara J Cray Family Foundation is a private foundation in Atchison, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $443,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.

6% of its 2025 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$881,50035$24.6 million
2024$1.4 million37$10.3 million
2025$443,00021$6.7 million

How to apply

The Cloud L Cray and Sara J Cray 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Cloud L Cray and Sara J Cray Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kansas.

StateGrantsAmount
Kansas19$399,000
Montana1$40,000
Missouri1$4,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 21 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Valley Hope of Atchison
Atchison, KS
Support of operation of organization$100,000
Atchison Community Ed Foundation
Atchison, KS
Cholarships for atchison at-risk$62,500
First Presbyterian Church
Atchison, KS
Maintenance & operation of church$52,500
Individual
MT
Operation of organization$40,000
Mission Creek Camp Retreat Center
Topeka, KS
Operation of organization$35,000
Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation
Atchison, KS
Amelia earhart museum$30,000
Maur Hill-Mount Academy
Atchison, KS
Scholarships for atchison community$25,000
Individual
KS
$25,000
Atchison United Way Board
Atchison, KS
Fund local agencies$15,000
Atchison Family YMCA
Atchison, KS
Building campaign$10,000
Theatre Atchison
Atchison, KS
Operation of theatre programs$10,000
Atchison County Historical Society
Atchison, KS
Operation of historical musuem$5,000
The Salvation Army
Atchison, KS
Meals, lodging, assistance to needy$5,000
Individual
KS
General operations$5,000
Fuller Center
Atchison, KS
Building and improving homes$5,000
Boy's Girl's Club
Atchisoon, KS
Operation of organization$5,000
Pony Express Council Boy Scouts
St Joseph, MO
Atchison scout trips, events & school$4,000
Individual
KS
Maintenance of vistors train$2,500
Atchison Usd 409
Atchison, KS
Soccer field renovation$2,500
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kan
Overland Park, KS
Operation of organization$2,500
Individual
KS
Operation of organization$1,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Cloud L Cray and Sara J Cray Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Cloud L Cray and Sara J Cray Family Foundation give?

$443,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Cloud L Cray and Sara J Cray Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Karen L Seaberg (Trustee), Cathy Scroggs (Trustee) and Susan Robbins (Trustee).

What does The Cloud L Cray and Sara J Cray Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.

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