Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation
The Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation is a private foundation based in Glen Head, New York. In 2024, it reported 23 grants totaling $54,880 to charitable organizations.
Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation at a glance
In short: Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation gave $55K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,880
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,386
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $942,262
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Tappentown Ln, Glen Head, NY 11545
Phone: (516) 626-2818
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Clark Fund ($15K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 27% to recipients in Massachusetts. The remaining shares were 5% each for the District of Columbia and Illinois, and 4% for Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2022) to $55K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Clark Fund Williamstown, MA | Education | $15,000 |
| City Meals-on-Wheels New York, NY | Provide Meals to the Elderly | $5,380 |
| The Inn (Interfaith Nutrition Network) Hempstead, NY | Education | $4,000 |
| The Thomas Cole National Historic Site Catskill, NY | Education | $3,750 |
| Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Memorial Scholarship Wihte Plains, NY | Education | $3,500 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | Hunger Releif | $3,000 |
| Hudson River Museum Yonkers, NY | Education | $3,000 |
| Island Harvest Mineola, NY | Hunger Releif | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Chicago, IL | Education | $2,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Research, Healthcare | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $942,262 | $54,186 | $57,342 | $54,880 | 23 | $54,880 | $54,186 | $46,041 |
| 2023 | $945,418 | $52,758 | $52,135 | $50,495 | 20 | $50,495 | $53,824 | $45,830 |
| 2022 | $944,795 | $40,485 | $47,533 | $45,805 | 23 | $45,805 | $45,038 | $46,620 |
| 2021 | $951,843 | $27,487 | $53,050 | $52,100 | 22 | $52,100 | $36,642 | $48,161 |
| 2020 | $977,406 | $50,937 | $52,026 | $49,838 | 22 | — | $56,674 | $48,356 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations associated with education, hunger relief, services for older adults, medical care, and research.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Island Harvest says its mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. Long Island Cares says it works to benefit people facing hunger and food insecurity on Long Island. The New-York Historical Society says its mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret material related to U.S. history, particularly New York State and City history. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it aims to cure MS and empower people affected by it.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $54,880 across 23 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
Among its larger 2024 grants were $15,000 to The Clark Fund for education; $5,380 to City Meals-on-Wheels to provide meals to older adults; $4,000 to The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) for education; and $3,750 to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site for education. It also gave $3,500 to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Memorial Scholarship for education, $3,000 each to Feeding America for hunger relief, Hudson River Museum for education, and Island Harvest for hunger relief, and $2,000 each to Ronald McDonald House for education and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for research and healthcare.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura Grey as executive director and Robert Grey and Tracy Kawai as directors.
Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation is led by Laura Grey, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Grey
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Grey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tracy Kawai
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Rey (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation
How much does Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation give each year?
Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation gave $55K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 20 grants.
What is Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation's typical grant size?
Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,386, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation that year got $500 on average.
Where does Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation give grants?
Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (27%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (7 grants) and "Research" (3 grants).
Who are Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation's largest grantees?
Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Clark Fund ($15,000), City Meals-on-Wheels ($5,380) and The Inn (Interfaith Nutrition Network) ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation?
Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation reported $942K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations associated with education, hunger relief, services for older adults, medical care, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation's EIN?
Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3878595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ann and Arthur Grey Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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