Leslie S & Marcia C Ray Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBeverly, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3340194 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$158K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,500.
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
25% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Bootstraps | Beverly, MA | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Beverly Children's Learning Center | Beverly, MA | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Lynn | Lynn, MA | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Grateful Friends | Beverly, MA | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| North Shore Cdc | Salem, MA | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Open Door | Gloucester, MA | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Pathways for Children | Gloucester, MA | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| YMCA of North Shore | Beverly, MA | General operating budget | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Beverly, MA | General operating budget | $7,500 |
| Community Service of Hamilton-Wenham | South Hamilton, MA | General operating budget | $6,500 |
| Harborlight Homes | Beverly, MA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Raw Art Works | Lynn, MA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Senior Care | Beverly, MA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Topsfield Historical Society | Topsfield, MA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Wenham Museum | Wenham, MA | General operating budget | $5,000 |
| Gordon College | Wenham, MA | General operating budget | $3,000 |
| Acord Food Pantry | South Hamilton, MA | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Beverly Historical Society | Beverly, MA | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Essex Co Habitat for Humanity | Danvers, MA | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Good Shephard Food Bank | Auburn, ME | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Hawc | Salem, MA | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Roots Ns Inc | Hendersonville, NC | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| Sanibel Captive Conservation | Sanibel, FL | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| University of Maine | Orono, ME | General operating budget | $2,500 |
| The Cabot | Beverly, MA | General operating budget | $2,250 |
| Beverly Kiwanis Foundation | Beverly, MA | General operating budget | $1,500 |
| Beverly Holiday Parade Inc | Wakefield, MA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Cape Ann Plein Air Inc | Gloucester, MA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife Society | Sanibel, FL | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Fish of Sancap | Sanibel, FL | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Lakes Environmental Association | Bridgton, ME | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Manchester Essex Conservation Trust | Manchester, MA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Montserrat College of Art | Beverly, MA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Natural Reserve Council of Maine | Hallowell, ME | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Owl's Head Transportation Museum | Owls Head, ME | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Portsmouth Music and Arts Center | Portsmouth, MA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| The Real Program Inc | Lynn, MA | General operating budget | $1,000 |
| Amare Cantare Chamber Chorus | Durham, NH | General operating budget | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158,250 | 39 |
| 2023 | $150,500 | 39 |
| 2022 | $144,320 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620479349100412
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3340194
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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