The Grayson Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 51-0167527 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$187K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
53% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cure Blindness Project | Waterbury, VT | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Orbis International | New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hand in Hand | New York, NY | Educational | $25,000 |
| Castle Hill | Truro, MA | Medical | $25,000 |
| Columbia University Bhf | New York, NY | Educational | $25,000 |
| Mclean Hospital | Belmont, MA | Medical | $10,000 |
| NY Historical Society | New York, NY | Medical | $7,500 |
| Race Against Dimentia | New York, NY | Medical | $6,760 |
| Truro Community Kitchen | Truro, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Christian Record Services | Hartford, CT | Educational | $2,500 |
| My Armenian Forest | San Francisco, CA | Medical | $2,500 |
| Fare | Mclean, VA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Lets Get Ready | New York, NY | Educational | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,760 | 13 |
| 2023 | $153,902 | 12 |
| 2022 | $142,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602529349100515
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0167527
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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