The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Remsenburg, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $95,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$95,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$36.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
17% 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 | $2.0 million | 18 | $33.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 17 | $35.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 18 | $36.5 million |
How to apply
The Countess Moira Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $1.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East End Hospice Inc | Countess moira charitable foundation endowed fund. | $250,000 |
| Retreat Inc | Counselor salaries and bridge programs (bridge). | $250,000 |
| Family Center Inc | $75k general-purpose; $100k idea project; $25k concrete needs. | $200,000 |
| 914 Cares Inc | Support for approximately 325 babies through the baby bank. | $196,625 |
| Delivering Good Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| New York Hall of Science | Youth education, science career ladder initiative, and STEM learning. | $150,000 |
| New York Common Pantry | Food programs support. | $125,000 |
| Center for Civilians in Conflict | General support | $100,000 |
| Fiver Childrens Foundation Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Community-Word Project Inc | General support | $90,000 |
| Women Make Movies Inc | Film "normal isn't real" toolkit. | $76,600 |
| Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School | Support of the panther scholarship program. | $70,000 |
| United Way of Long Island | Youthbuild long island workforce development (ages 18-24). | $65,000 |
| Community Help in Park Slope Inc | General operating expenses for the francis residence. | $50,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame | Teamfame afterschool and summer programs. | $50,000 |
| The Elm Project Inc | Camp amerikids and leader-in-training program. | $50,000 |
| Farms for City Kids Foundation Inc | Bus transportation for schools participating in the program. | $25,000 |
| Camp Exclamation Point Inc | General programs; school supplies for campers and facility rental. | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn B Gray
- Michele J Le Moal-Gray
- Peter G Gray
- Taylor T Gray
- Brendan T Gray
- Donna M Fitzgerald
- Kathleen M Gray
- Marc E Garlasco
- Matthew M Gray
Questions people ask
Does The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $95,000.
Who runs The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn B Gray (Trustee, President), Michele J Le Moal-Gray (Trustee, Chairperson), Peter G Gray (Trustee, Secretary, Vice-President) and Taylor T Gray (Trustee, Treasurer, Vice-President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and education.