Private foundation · EIN 20-6784832 · Pittsfield, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard L Gray Perpetual Charitable Tr

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $35K total, median $18K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$35K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Care Foundation Care Foundation of Pike County IlPittsfield, ILAnimal welfare$34K
Mounted Angels Mounted AngelsPearl, ILAnimal welfare$766

About this foundation

Richard L Gray Perpetual Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsfield, Illinois, administered in care of Farmers State Bank, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Richard L Gray Perpetual Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Richard L Gray Perpetual Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $35K across 2 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Richard L Gray Perpetual Charitable Tr give?

Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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