Gray Matters Capital Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 20-5176973

Gray Matters Capital Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $52.1M in total assets. In 2024, it made $972K in qualifying distributions.

Gray Matters Capital Inc at a glance

Total assets
$52,070,429
+1.1% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$704,622
-74.5% vs 2023
Qualifying distributions (2024)
$971,822
-79.8% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$758,123
-62.5% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Gray Matters Capital Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

16<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Cities

AtlantaCummingDetroitNorcrossOaklandPhoenixRound Rock

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K11 grants2020 5 grants2021 1 grant2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $66K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fast Forward Ventures LLC Round Rock, TXTo allow for the engagement of a consultant to assist to further the mission to launch and back companies alongside ambitious entrepreneurs to unlock economic prosperity in africa.$22,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2024$52,070,429$704,622$758,123——$971,822—
2023$51,514,937$2,759,368$2,023,523——$4,800,280—
2022$51,337,926$7,204,447$2,038,910$22,0001$2,258,906—
2021$45,313,464$11,858,965$3,854,417$65,6405$150,640$9,226,655
2020$62,999,226$15,536,272$2,598,731$58,75011——

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Gray Matters Capital Inc is led by Raunak Singhvi, Director & CEO on the 2024 filing; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Raunak Singhvi

    Director & CEO

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Smita Sircar

    Director, Chariman & President

    Director, Chairman & President → Director, Chariman & President, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $49K (2021) → $0 (2024)

  • Gilbert Crawford

    Director & Chairman

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    $8K (2024)

  • Robert A. Pattillo

    Director

    President → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    $110K (2020) → $0 (2024)

  • Laura W. Putz

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $84K (2020) → $100K (2024)

  • Jennifer Soltis

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $86K (2022) → $75K (2024)

  • Clay Reese

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Erika Norwood (2020–2021) — Director, Chairman & President
  • Former: Michael Davis (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Ngalula Kapinga Trice Kabundi (2020–2021) — Chief Operating Officer

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Laura W Putz — Vice President: $100KLaura W PutzVice President$100KJennifer Soltis — Vice President: $75KJennifer SoltisVice President$75KGilbert Crawford — Director/Chairman: $8KGilbert CrawfordDirector/Chairman$8K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Laura W Putz (Vice President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Gray Matters Capital Inc

How large is Gray Matters Capital Inc?

Gray Matters Capital Inc reported $52.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $705K.

What is Gray Matters Capital Inc?

Gray Matters Capital Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $52.1M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Gray Matters Capital Inc operate?

Gray Matters Capital Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Georgia, Michigan, Texas.

What is Gray Matters Capital Inc's EIN?

Gray Matters Capital Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5176973. 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

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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