Gray Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Gray Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $703,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$703,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$21.1 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $876,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $876,000 | 25 | $22.4 million |
| 2024 | $703,000 | 21 | $21.1 million |
How to apply
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 Gray Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $576,000 |
| California | 1 | $52,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $40,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of University of Pennsylvania | Healthcare innovative | $200,000 |
| Commonwealth of Pa DHS FBO Wills Eye Hospital | Fbo wills eye hospital | $150,000 |
| Altru Vision - A Lions Eye Bank | Optical coherence | $55,000 |
| Uc Riverside Foundation | The rise program | $52,000 |
| Ccsa Foundation | Ccsa math initiative | $50,000 |
| Magee Rehabilitation Hospital | Full-time art therapist | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Association | General operations | $25,000 |
| Horizons of Kent & Queen Anne's | General operations | $25,000 |
| Canine Partners for Life | The training of one team | $16,000 |
| A Better Chance in Lower Merion | General operations | $15,000 |
| Shorerivers | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | General operations | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Ballet | General operations | $5,000 |
| Youtheatre | General operations | $5,000 |
| Town of Surry | Backpack program | $5,000 |
| The Gatherings | General operations | $5,000 |
| Settlement Music School | General operations | $5,000 |
| Opera Company of Philadelphia | General operations | $5,000 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | Sponsorship of principal | $5,000 |
| Agriculture Future of America | Afa scholarship for | $5,000 |
| Adkins Arboretum | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth B Gray Jr
- Doreen H Gray
- Kimberley H Gray
- Meridith L Gray
- Samuel M Gawthrop Jr
Questions people ask
Does Gray Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gray Charitable Trust give?
$703,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gray Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Kenneth B Gray Jr (Executive Trustee), Doreen H Gray (Trustee), Kimberley H Gray (Trustee) and Meridith L Gray (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gray Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.