John B Gray Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
John B Gray Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,948 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,316. 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$60,948
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,316
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,576 the year before.
40% 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 | $55,929 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $54,576 | 7 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $60,948 | 10 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
John B Gray Charitable Trust 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 John B Gray Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $23,632 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $20,316 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Art Center | General purpose | $20,316 |
| United Way of Central Maryland | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Light | General purpose | $7,316 |
| Our Sister's School of New Bedford | General purpose | $5,000 |
| YMCA Southcoast | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Open Doors Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | General purpose | $2,816 |
| Rotch Jones Duff House | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Parkinson's research | $2,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lucinda Gray Carey
- David M Gray
Questions people ask
Does John B Gray Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John B Gray Charitable Trust give?
$60,948 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs John B Gray Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Lucinda Gray Carey (Trustee) and David M Gray (Trustee).
What does John B Gray Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.