Gray Family Charitable Foundation
Gray Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Luis Obispo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $397K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Gray Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Gray Family Charitable Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- -73.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- -73.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $396,771
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gray Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lifeline ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 51 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Gray Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $75K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline Grover Beach, CA | To support recepient's charitable mission. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $396,771 | $103,164 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | — |
| 2023 | $313,607 | $100,233 | $75,000 | $75,000 | 1 | $75,000 | — |
| 2022 | $288,374 | $150,152 | $47,420 | $47,400 | 24 | $47,400 | — |
| 2021 | $185,642 | $150,043 | $50,300 | $50,300 | 25 | $50,300 | — |
| 2020 | $85,899 | $50,029 | — | — | — | — | $1,870 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gray Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S. Gray
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James W. Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Gray
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip D. Gray
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carolyn M. Gray (2020–2022) — 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 Gray Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Gray Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Gray Family Charitable Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 1 grant.
How large is Gray Family Charitable Foundation?
Gray Family Charitable Foundation reported $397K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $103K.
Where does Gray Family Charitable Foundation operate?
Gray Family Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Texas, Utah, Virginia.
What is Gray Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Gray Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2013359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Gray Family Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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