Grayer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grayer Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.3 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.3 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$52.5 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2023 was down from $2.6 million the year before.
53% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.6 million | 34 | $49.4 million |
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 34 | $52.5 million |
How to apply
Grayer 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.
What Grayer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $1.8 million |
| Florida | 5 | $234,100 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $118,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $45,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $38,053 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Unrestricted grant | $1.7 million |
| The Ball Above All Inc | Unrestricted grant | $125,000 |
| Temple Beth El of Boca Raton | Unrestricted grant | $90,000 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Boys&girls Clubs of BR | Unrestricted grant | $37,000 |
| Childrens Harbor | Unrestricted grant | $35,000 |
| Bright Beginnings Inc | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| The Literacy Lab | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Appletree Institute for Education Innovation | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Higher Achievement Program | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Centronia Inc | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| School Fuel | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Seedling Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Staples Tuition Grants | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Mage | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Boca Helps Ukraine | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzal | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Graham Windham | Unrestricted grant | $5,182 |
| Life Net 4 Families | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| New York Junior Tennis L | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Pencils of Promise Inc | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Kids in Distress | Unrestricted grant | $4,100 |
| The Education Trust | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Andrew F Roddick Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| Austin Partners in Education | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| Girlstart | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| Keep Austin Fed | Unrestricted grant | $1,500 |
| American Junior | Unrestricted grant | $1,053 |
| Fcny | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Lunch Atx | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| East Side House | Unrestricted grant | $500 |
| Promise Project - Fcny | Unrestricted grant | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Grayer
- Anne B Grayer
- Sophie B Grayer
Questions people ask
Does Grayer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grayer Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2023, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Grayer Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jonathan Grayer (Founder Trustee), Anne B Grayer (Trustee) and Sophie B Grayer (Trustee).
What does Grayer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.