William F Ray Foundation
Invitation OnlySherborn, Massachusetts · EIN 13-6271610 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$19K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$250
Total assets$401K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $750.
From the return
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
59% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England Village Inc | Pembroke, MA | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Cleveland & Woodley Park Village | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Beaver Country Day School | Chestnut Hill, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Pilgrim Church | Sherborn, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $750 |
| AFS Intercultural Programs USA | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Alford Lake Camp Scholarship Fund | Hope, ME | Unrestricted | $500 |
| All Souls Church | Tannersville, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Corp | Lewiston, ME | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Brooks School | North Andover, MA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| CHIP Inc | Newcastle, ME | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Community Mediation Center | Knoxville, TN | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Hebron Academy | Hebron, ME | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Lawrence University | Appleton, WI | Unrestricted | $250 |
| The New Bedford Light | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Our Sisters' School | New Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church | Newcastle, ME | Unrestricted | $250 |
| The Wellesley Students' Aid Society Inc | Wellesley Hills, MA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $19,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $20,250 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601059349101250
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6271610
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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