The Ray Foundation
Historical FunderBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 63-1159873 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HENRY B RAY JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 3800 FOREST GLENN DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM AL 35213 |
| Phone | 2058796100 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION WITH A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND REASON FOR REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | JULY 31 OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | GREATER BIRMINGHAM, AL AREA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Alabama Tocqueville Society | Birmingham, AL | General donation | $10,000 |
| Parkinson Assn of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | General donation | $7,000 |
| Children's Harbor | Birmingham, AL | General donation | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital | Birmingham, AL | General donation | $5,000 |
| YMCA - Mountain Brook | Mountain Brook, AL | General donation | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General donation | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General donation | $500 |
| Two Rivers Art Council | Lewiston, IL | General donation | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,900 | 8 |
| 2023 | $25,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532949349100753
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-1159873
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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