Private foundation · EIN 51-0167527 · New York, New York

The Grayson 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: 13 grants paid, $187K total, median $7,500. 46% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$187K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in NY
46%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cure Blindness ProjectWaterbury, VTCharitable$50K
Orbis InternationalNew York, NYCharitable$25K
Hand in HandNew York, NYEducational$25K
Castle HillTruro, MAMedical$25K
Columbia University BhfNew York, NYEducational$25K
McLean HospitalBelmont, MAMedical$10K
Ny Historical SocietyNew York, NYMedical$7,500
Race Against DimentiaNew York, NYMedical$6,760
Truro Community KitchenTruro, MACharitable$5,000
Christian Record ServicesHartford, CTEducational$2,500
My Armenian ForestSan Francisco, CAMedical$2,500
FareMcLean, VACharitable$1,500
Lets Get ReadyNew York, NYEducational$1,000

By state: New York 6 · Vermont 1 · Massachusetts 3 · Connecticut 1 · California 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

The Grayson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 1976. 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 The Grayson 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 The Grayson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $187K across 13 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does The Grayson Foundation give?

New York (6 grants), Vermont (1 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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