Private foundation · EIN 20-8716780 · Danville, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jerry and Dorothy 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: 11 grants paid, $165K total, median $6,500. 82% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$165K
Median grant
$6,500
Stays in CA
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Arc of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CASupport General Purposes$48K
Hope HospiceDublin, CASupport General Purposes$25K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNSupport General Purposes$25K
America's Vet DogsSmithtown, NYSupport General Purposes$20K
Cda FoundationSacramento, CASupport General Purposes$20K
Sonrise Equestrian FoundationDanville, CASupport General Purposes$6,500
Castro Valley Methodist Mens Club - Crew 357Castro Valley, CASupport General Purposes$5,000
Nova AcademySanta Ana, CASupport General Purposes$5,000
C3 LALos Angeles, CASupport General Purposes$4,000
Northcreek ChurchDanville, CASupport General Purposes$3,000
South East Asia Rescue Coalition and HavenWalnut Creek, CASupport General Purposes$3,000

By state: California 9 · Tennessee 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Danville, California, administered in care of Judith Gray Fontaine, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Jerry and Dorothy 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 Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $165K across 11 grants, a median of $6,500.

Where does Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation give?

California (9 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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