The Gray Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 74-6040504 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$90K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
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
84% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macdonell Children's Services | Houma, LA | New childrens hone | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Raleigh, NC | Operations | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross North Carolina Chaptr | Raleigh, NC | Disaster refief | $3,000 |
| Asan-Autistic Self Advocacy | Washington, DC | Austistic adults | $3,000 |
| Bronson Mi UMC | Battle Creek, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Bunk House Inn Inc | Bourg, LA | Meals for homeless | $3,000 |
| Chapel Hill United Methodist Church | Battle Creek, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Colon Mi UMC | Battle Creek, MI | New projector or operations | $3,000 |
| The Haven | Houma, LA | Operations | $3,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Lindale, TX | Operations | $3,000 |
| Natl Jewish Hospital | Boca Raton, FL | Operations | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army of Wake & Lee Cty | Raleigh, NC | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Operations | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | New Orleans, LA | Meals for homeless | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospital Children's Hospital | Houston, TX | Operations | $3,000 |
| Sky High - Houston | Houston, TX | Oprations | $3,000 |
| St Matthews Episcopal School | Houma, LA | Academics | $3,000 |
| Stfrancis United Methodist Church | Cary, NC | Children & youth programs | $3,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospita | Memphis, TN | Operations | $3,000 |
| Sunrise UMC | Holly Springs, NC | Youth program | $3,000 |
| Terrebonne Assn for Retarded Citizens | Houma, LA | Academics | $3,000 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | Houston, TX | Operations | $3,000 |
| Vanderbilt Catholic High School | Houma, LA | Academics | $3,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Irving, TX | Dog training | $2,000 |
| Casa of Terrebonne | Houma, LA | Operations | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Operations | $2,000 |
| Dulac Community Center | Dulac, LA | Programs & services | $2,000 |
| South LA Wetlands | Houma, LA | Operations | $2,000 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | Battle Creek, MI | Operations | $2,000 |
| The Start Corp | Houma, LA | Operations | $2,000 |
| The Trinity Community Develoment in | Battle Creek, MI | Operations | $2,000 |
| United Houma Nation | Golden Meadow, LA | Operations | $2,000 |
| A Place at Thetable | Raleigh, NC | Placee cards | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,000 | 33 |
| 2023 | $67,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543459349101314
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6040504
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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