Ray-Griffin Foundation
Accepts applications
Ray-Griffin Foundation is a private foundation in Lynchburg, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $511,374 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $115,000 and the largest $346,374. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$511,374
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$115,000
- Largest grant$346,374
- Assets$0
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $41,068 the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,068 | 18 | $590,671 |
| 2024 | $511,374 | 3 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | James C Amy G Ray 1125 Lemontvue Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24503 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 258-8093 |
| What to submit | Letter outlining request and evidence of tax exemption |
| Restrictions | Bonafide 501(c)(3) organizations |
What Ray-Griffin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $346,374 |
| Virginia | 2 | $165,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund | Unrestricted | $346,374 |
| Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest | Unrestricted | $115,000 |
| CVCC Educational Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Amy G Ray
Questions people ask
Does Ray-Griffin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ray-Griffin Foundation give?
$511,374 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $115,000.
Who runs Ray-Griffin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James C Amy G Ray (Trustees).
What does Ray-Griffin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.