Graybrier Foundation
Graybrier Foundation is a private foundation based in Excelsior, Minnesota. In its 2024 filing, it reported making 22 grants totaling $35,570 to charitable organizations.
Graybrier Foundation at a glance
In short: Graybrier Foundation gave $36K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Minnesota. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,570
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,617
- +32.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $312,629
- +44.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (87% 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 Graybrier 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: 5170 Meadville St, Excelsior, MN 55331
Phone: (612) 474-8139
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Graybrier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Excelsior Fire Relief ($10K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. The remaining reported shares went to Illinois (5%), Iowa (3%), South Dakota (3%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Graybrier Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 181% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% 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 $13K (2021) to $36K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Fire Relief Shorewood, MN | To Support the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Senior Community Services Minnetonka, MN | To Support the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association Minnetonka, MN | To Support the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Minneapolis, MN | To Support the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Roseville, MN | To Support the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| So Hi Community Park Excelsior, MN | To Support the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| NPH Chicago, IL | To Support the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $1,570 |
| Alliance Health Foundation Minneapolis, MN | To Support the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts River Valley St. Paul, MN | To Support the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $1,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way Minneapolis, MN | To Support the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $1,000 |
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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 | $312,629 | $129,051 | $39,795 | $35,570 | 22 | $36,380 | $126,107 | $20,437 |
| 2023 | $215,705 | $38,181 | $28,262 | $24,500 | 20 | $25,300 | $35,655 | $18,805 |
| 2022 | $205,786 | $39,715 | $29,515 | $21,900 | 15 | $22,675 | $33,182 | $15,013 |
| 2021 | $186,618 | $31,869 | $21,681 | $12,650 | 12 | $13,415 | $23,854 | $15,189 |
| 2020 | $175,359 | $26,400 | $25,813 | $18,325 | 13 | — | $19,821 | $13,755 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Graybrier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 went to organizations whose missions include empowering people as they age, supporting health and well-being, and providing education and public media. For example, Senior Community Services describes its mission as “empowering people as they age,” while Mayo Clinic says it works to support health and well-being through care, education, and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $35,570 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $10,000 to Excelsior Fire Relief and $5,000 to Senior Community Services. The foundation also gave $2,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, Loaves and Fishes, the Salvation Army, and So Hi Community Park.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John P Gray as chair and treasurer, and John P Gray Jr as director.
Graybrier Foundation is led by John P. Gray, Chair & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John P. Gray
Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John P. Gray Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Russell J. Gray (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
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 Graybrier Foundation
How much does Graybrier Foundation give each year?
Graybrier Foundation gave $36K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 20 grants.
What is Graybrier Foundation's typical grant size?
Graybrier Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,617, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Graybrier Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Graybrier Foundation give grants?
Graybrier Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (4 grants), St. Paul, MN (3 grants), Minnetonka, MN (2 grants) and Excelsior, MN (2 grants).
Who are Graybrier Foundation's largest grantees?
Graybrier Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Excelsior Fire Relief ($10,000), Senior Community Services ($5,000) and Alzheimers Association ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Graybrier Foundation?
Graybrier Foundation reported $313K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Graybrier Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose missions include empowering people as they age, supporting health and well-being, and providing education and public media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Graybrier 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 Graybrier Foundation's EIN?
Graybrier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7047878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Graybrier 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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