The Cloud L Cray and Sara J Cray Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAtchison, Kansas · EIN 48-1140738 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
7% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison Community Ed Foundation | Atchison, KS | Cholarships for atchison at-risk | $62,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Atchison, KS | Maintenance & operation of church | $52,500 |
| Mission Creek Camp Retreat Center | Topeka, KS | Operation of organization | $35,000 |
| Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation | Atchison, KS | Amelia earhart museum | $30,000 |
| Maur Hill-Mount Academy | Atchison, KS | Scholarships for atchison community | $25,000 |
| Atchison United Way Board | Atchison, KS | Fund local agencies | $15,000 |
| Atchison Family YMCA | Atchison, KS | Building campaign | $10,000 |
| Theatre Atchison | Atchison, KS | Operation of theatre programs | $10,000 |
| Atchison County Historical Society | Atchison, KS | Operation of historical musuem | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Atchison, KS | Meals, lodging, assistance to needy | $5,000 |
| Fuller Center | Atchison, KS | Building and improving homes | $5,000 |
| Boy's Girl's Club | Atchisoon, KS | Operation of organization | $5,000 |
| Pony Express Council Boy Scouts | St Joseph, MO | Atchison scout trips, events & school | $4,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Northeast Kan | Overland Park, KS | Operation of organization | $2,500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($176,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $443,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $1,362,500 | 37 |
| 2023 | $881,500 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349102808
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-1140738
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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