Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc
Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rumson, New Jersey. It provides contributions to operating charitable organizations.
Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc gave $46K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $918.36), top state New Jersey. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,918
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +47.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $918
- -14.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $538
- Total assets
- $526,088
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (27 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (42% 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 Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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: 34 Shrewsbury Drive, Rumson, NJ 07760
Phone: (917) 972-0003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sylvia's Children ($4K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New Jersey organizations received 42% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 17%, Texas at 7%, Virginia at 5%, and Maryland at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 50 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $868; repeat grants $977. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $575 repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $34K (2020) to $46K (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvia's Children Holmdel, NJ | Charity | $4,250 |
| Tawawami Childrens Project Rumson, NJ | Charity | $4,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MD | Charity | $2,000 |
| For His Children-Ecuador Milllport, NY | Charity | $2,000 |
| Help the Helpless Vasnais Heights, MN | Charity | $2,000 |
| Innocence Project New York, NY | Charity | $2,000 |
| Operation Homefront San Antonio, TX | Charity | $2,000 |
| Refugees Helping Refugees Rochester, NY | Charity | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics of NJ Lawrenceville, NJ | Charity | $2,000 |
| USO Arlington, VA | Charity | $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 | $526,088 | $12,930 | $49,370 | $45,918 | 50 | $45,918 | $9,478 | $47,144 |
| 2023 | $547,197 | $952 | $38,159 | $36,699 | 34 | $36,699 | $4,593 | $36,441 |
| 2022 | $595,404 | $210,541 | $41,049 | $39,625 | 38 | $39,625 | $209,117 | $36,923 |
| 2021 | $440,165 | $40,486 | $41,864 | $40,669 | 27 | $40,669 | $39,291 | $40,069 |
| 2020 | $419,458 | $21,778 | $35,223 | $33,955 | 32 | — | $20,510 | $31,503 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $47K 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
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is providing contributions to operating charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as children’s education, military families, refugee services, animal rescue, environmental education, and domestic violence awareness and support. These are grantees’ activities, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Sylvia’s Children says its mission is to educate underprivileged children in Uganda. Refugees Helping Refugees describes providing refugees with services including English instruction, case management, employment readiness, and job placement assistance. Billion Oyster Project says it works to restore oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $45,918. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $4,250, with a median of $538. The largest grants included $4,250 to Sylvia’s Children and $4,000 to Tawawami Childrens Project. Other grants of $2,000 went to Fisher House Foundation, For His Children-Ecuador, Help the Helpless, Innocence Project, Operation Homefront, Refugees Helping Refugees, Special Olympics of NJ, and USO.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Gray, Clare Gray, and Margaret Carpinelli as trustees.
Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clare Gray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Carpinelli
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc gave $46K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $37K across 34 grants.
What is Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $538, and its average grant was $918, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $868 on average.
Where does Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rumson, NJ (8 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Freehold, NJ (3 grants) and Oakhurst, NJ (2 grants).
Does Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (50 grants).
Who are Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sylvia's Children ($4,250), Tawawami Childrens Project ($4,000) and Fisher House Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc?
Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc reported $526K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is providing contributions to operating charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4615033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Clare and Robert Gray Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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