Gray Family Foundation
Gray Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Du Bois, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, with 2025 awards supporting organizations and projects in areas including community services, health care, culture, libraries, and youth services.
Gray Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gray Family Foundation gave $65K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,085
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,170
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,043
- Total assets
- $1,088,184
- +1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gray Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Requests must be made in writing, addressed to a specific project of long-term value, and submitted by an organization qualifying as a 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- November 1.
- Deadline
- November 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Gray Family Foundation Of Dubois
Mailing address: PO Box 712, Du Bois, PA 15801
Phone: (814) 371-0660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gray Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DuBois Area United Way ($6K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 147 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, with 1% each going to New York and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gray Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 29 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 141% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2023) to $84K (2021). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DuBois Area United Way Du Bois, PA | Grant in support of the annual appeal | $6,000 |
| The Salvation Army Du Bois, PA | Grant for the Love in a Backpack Program | $5,000 |
| DuBois Senior Community Center Du Bois, PA | 2025 Grant for Installation of Signage | $5,000 |
| DuBois Area Historical Society Du Bois, PA | Grant for partial funding of boiler system | $4,000 |
| First United Presbyterian Church Du Bois, PA | Grant for funding outreach programs | $3,500 |
| Free Medical Clinic Of DuBois Du Bois, PA | Grant for Expansion of Healthcare Services | $3,000 |
| Cultural Resources Du Bois, PA | Grant for electrical wiring | $3,000 |
| Mengle Memorial Library Brockway, PA | 2025 grant for the books in home project | $3,000 |
| Square One Community Inc Du Bois, PA | 2025 Grant for the Gift of Sleep Program | $3,000 |
| We Care for Kids Du Bois, PA | 2025 Unrestricted Grant | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,088,184 | $100,958 | $82,224 | $65,085 | 30 | $69,885 | $89,622 | $49,642 |
| 2024 | $1,069,450 | $100,793 | $65,533 | $57,285 | 30 | $60,485 | $95,745 | $47,605 |
| 2023 | $1,034,190 | $47,708 | $46,263 | $36,585 | 24 | $40,785 | $42,230 | $43,426 |
| 2022 | $1,032,745 | $7,422 | $59,951 | $49,525 | 29 | $52,725 | $14,774 | $45,284 |
| 2021 | $1,085,274 | $133,926 | $92,884 | $83,750 | 34 | $86,950 | $126,992 | $51,833 |
| 2020 | $1,044,232 | $61,658 | $71,975 | $63,000 | 25 | — | $55,383 | $47,908 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gray Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, DuBois Area United Way says its goal is to raise funds for member agencies while minimizing administrative fees. Free Medical Clinic of DuBois says it provides free medical, dental, and eye care to qualified individuals. Cultural Resources says it fosters interest in the performing arts through educational and civic programs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 30 grants totaling $65,085. Awards ranged from $500 to $6,000, with a median of $2,042. Notable grants included $6,000 to DuBois Area United Way; $5,000 each to The Salvation Army and DuBois Senior Community Center; $4,000 to DuBois Area Historical Society; and $3,500 to First United Presbyterian Church. Other $3,000 grants included awards to Free Medical Clinic of DuBois, Cultural Resources, Mengle Memorial Library, Square One Community, We Care for Kids, Pentz Run Youth Services, and St Catherine of Siena Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jason S Gray Jr, Elizabeth Gray, Kathleen Gray Braun, Stephen S Gray, and First Commonwealth Bank as trustees.
Gray Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Gray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$600 (2020) → $1K (2025)
First Commonwealth Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Jason S Gray Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$600 (2020) → $1K (2025)
Kathleen Gray Braun
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$600 (2020) → $1K (2025)
Stephen S Gray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$600 (2020) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rosanna Gray Palmer (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to First Commonwealth Bank (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Gray Family Foundation
How much does Gray Family Foundation give each year?
Gray Family Foundation gave $65K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 30 grants.
What is Gray Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gray Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,043, and its average grant was $2,170, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gray Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Gray Family Foundation give grants?
Gray Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Du Bois, PA (17 grants) and Erie, PA (2 grants).
Does Gray Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Gray Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "2025 Memorial Grant" (6 grants).
Who are Gray Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gray Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include DuBois Area United Way ($6,000), The Salvation Army ($5,000) and DuBois Senior Community Center ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gray Family Foundation?
Gray Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gray Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, DuBois Area United Way says its goal is to raise funds for member agencies while minimizing administrative fees. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gray Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gray Family Foundation's EIN?
Gray Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6311915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gray Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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