Gray Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Gray Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rumson, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $131,500 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$131,500
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $125,900 the year before.
41% 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 | $123,600 | 44 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $125,900 | 46 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $131,500 | 49 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marie Gray 18 Avon Road, Warren, NJ 07059 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (732) 974-2239 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form. Information to be included financial need, past academic achievement, faculty recommendation, willingness to work. |
What Gray Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 9 | $30,500 |
| Connecticut | 17 | $29,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $18,500 |
| New York | 4 | $14,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $8,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Committee to Protect Journalists | Charity | $7,500 |
| Institute for Justice | Charity | $7,500 |
| Oper4Ever | Charity | $6,000 |
| Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Homes for our Troops | Charity | $5,000 |
| Makolekole USA Inc | Charity | $5,000 |
| Nutrition Facts | Charity | $5,000 |
| Operation Smile | Charity | $5,000 |
| Salvation ArmyStar Lake Camp | Charity | $5,000 |
| St Jude's | Charity | $5,000 |
| Tri Town Youth Services | Charity | $5,000 |
| Trinitas Health Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Trinity United Church | Charity | $5,000 |
| Union County College Foundation | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Deep River Land Trust | Charity | $4,000 |
| Wild Lands Wild Horses | Charity | $3,500 |
| Community Foundation of Middlesex County | Charity | $3,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Charity | $3,000 |
| Orphan Grain Train | Charity | $3,000 |
| Shoreline Spartans Youth Rugby | Charity | $3,000 |
| Gary Sinese Foundation | Charity | $2,000 |
| Heifer International | Charity | $2,000 |
| Pluckemin Medical Equipment Ministry | CHarity | $2,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Charity | $2,000 |
| Refugee Protection International | Charity | $2,000 |
| Womensafe | Charity | $2,000 |
| Youth and Family Counseling Service | Charity | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Charity | $1,500 |
| Boxes to Boots | Charity | $1,000 |
| Boy Scour Troop 13 | Charity | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fund | Charity | $1,000 |
| Children of the Night | Charity | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Public Radio | Charity | $1,000 |
| Deep River Community Fund | Charity | $1,000 |
| Deep River Fire Department | Charity | $1,000 |
| Deep River Historical Society | Charity | $1,000 |
| Friends of Deep River Library | Charity | $1,000 |
| Help Hope Live | Charity | $1,000 |
| Islamic Relief | Charity | $1,000 |
| Komera | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Gray Jr
- Jeni Gray Roberts
- Christopher S Gray
Questions people ask
Does Gray Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gray Family Foundation Inc give?
$131,500 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Gray Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Gray Jr (VP), Jeni Gray Roberts (Treasurer) and Christopher S Gray (Secretary).
What does Gray Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and environment and conservation.