Ray-Griffin Foundation
Historical FunderLynchburg, Virginia · EIN 26-1561287 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$511K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$115,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $346,374.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAMES C AMY G RAY |
|---|---|
| Address | 1125 LEMONTVUE DRIVE, LYNCHBURG VA 24503 |
| Phone | 4342588093 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OUTLINING REQUEST AND EVIDENCE OF TAX EXEMPTION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | BONAFIDE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Donor Advised Fund | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $346,374 |
| Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest | Forest, VA | Unrestricted | $115,000 |
| Cvcc Educational Foundation | Lynchburg, VA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $511,374 | 3 |
| 2023 | $41,068 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202530859349100913
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1561287
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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