Leslie S & Marcia C Ray Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Leslie S & Marcia C Ray Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Beverly, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $158,250 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$158,250
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $150,500 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $144,320 | 39 | $3.3 million |
| 2023 | $150,500 | 39 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $158,250 | 39 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Leslie S & Marcia C Ray Foundation Inc 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 Leslie S & Marcia C Ray Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 29 | $142,750 |
| Maine | 5 | $8,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $4,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Bootstraps | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Beverly Children's Learning Center | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Lynn | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Grateful Friends | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| North Shore CDC | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Open Door | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Pathways for Children | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| YMCA of North Shore | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | General operating budget | $7,500 |
| Community Service of Hamilton-Wenham | General operating budget | $6,500 |
| Harborlight Homes | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Raw Art Works | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Senior Care | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Topsfield Historical Society | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Wenham Museum | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Gordon College | General operating budget | $3,000 |
| Acord Food Pantry | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Beverly Historical Society | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Essex Co Habitat for Humanity | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Good Shephard Food Bank | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Hawc | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Roots NS Inc | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Sanibel Captive Conservation | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| University of Maine | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| The Cabot | General operating budget | $2,250 |
| Beverly Kiwanis Foundation | General operating budget | $1,500 |
| Beverly Holiday Parade Inc | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Cape Ann Plein Air Inc | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Fish of Sancap | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Lakes Environmental Association | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Manchester Essex Conservation Trust | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Montserrat College of Art | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Natural Reserve Council of Maine | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Owl's Head Transportation Museum | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Portsmouth Music and Arts Center | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| The Real Program Inc | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Amare Cantare Chamber Chorus | General operating budget | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Ray
- Elizabeth H Shelley
Questions people ask
Does Leslie S & Marcia C Ray Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leslie S & Marcia C Ray Foundation Inc give?
$158,250 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Leslie S & Marcia C Ray Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David Ray (President/Clerk/Director) and Elizabeth H Shelley (Treasurer/Director).
What does Leslie S & Marcia C Ray Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.