Private foundation · EIN 20-4701981 · Lakeville, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cleve Gray Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $94K total, median $750. 47% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$94K
Median grant
$750
Stays in CT
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Center for DiscoveryHarris, NYEducational - gifted 5 pieces of artwork$51K
McNay MuseumSan Antonio, TXEducational - gifted 1 piece of artwork$14K
East Side House SettlementBronx, NYCharitable - cash contribution$10K
San Antonio Museum of ArtSan Antonio, TXEducational - gifted 3 pieces of artwork$8,620
Davidson CollegeDavidson, NCEducational - gifted 3 pieces of artwork$4,081
Northwest Ct Community FoundationTorrington, CTCharitable - cash contribution$1,000
Cityarts IncNew York, NYCharitable - cash contribution$1,000
Chore Service IncLakeville, CTCharitable - cash contribution$750
Flying CloudGreat Barrington, MACharitable - cash contribution$500
Prime Time HouseTorrington, CTCharitable - cash contribution$500
Salisbury Housing CommitteeSalisbury, CTCharitable - cash contribution$500
Washington Scholarship FundWashington Depot, CTCharitable - cash contribution$500
Friends of Neuberger MuseumPurchase, NYCharitable - cash contribution$500
Salisbury Housing TrustSalisbury, CTCharitable - cash contribution$500
ArtgarageFalls Village, CTCharitable - cash contribution$100

By state: New York 4 · Texas 2 · North Carolina 1 · Connecticut 7 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Cleve Gray Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lakeville, Connecticut, administered in care of Francine Du Plessix Gray, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Cleve Gray Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Cleve Gray Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $94K across 15 grants, a median of $750.

Where does Cleve Gray Foundation give?

New York (4 grants), Texas (2 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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