Gray Charitable Tr
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 23-7987964 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$703K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$21.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
95% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Healthcare innovative | $200,000 |
| Wills Eye Hospital | Harrisburg, PA | $150,000 | |
| Altru Vision - a Lions Eye Bank | Philadelphia, PA | Optical coherence | $55,000 |
| UC Riverside Foundation | Riverside, CA | The rise program | $52,000 |
| Ccsa Foundation | Chester, PA | Ccsa math initiative | $50,000 |
| Magee Rehabilitation Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | Full-Time art therapist | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Association | Philadelphia, PA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Horizons of Kent & Queen Anne's | Chestertown, MD | General operations | $25,000 |
| Canine Partners for Life | Cochranville, PA | The training of one team | $16,000 |
| A Better Chance in Lower Merion | Ardmore, PA | General operations | $15,000 |
| Shorerivers | Easton, MD | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General operations | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Ballet | Philadelphia, PA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Youtheatre | Park City, UT | General operations | $5,000 |
| Town of Surry | Surry, ME | Backpack program | $5,000 |
| The Gatherings | Surry, ME | General operations | $5,000 |
| Settlement Music School | Philadelphia, PA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Opera Company of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Charleston Symphony Orchestra | Charleston, SC | Sponsorship of principal | $5,000 |
| Agriculture Future of America | Kansas City, MO | Afa scholarship for | $5,000 |
| Adkins Arboretum | Ridgely, MD | General operations | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $703,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $876,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349103927
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7987964
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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