Grayson Family Foundation
The Grayson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 1996. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization that receives contributions and investment income, which it then distributes to exempt organizations.
Key facts about Grayson Family Foundation
- EIN
- 52-2007478
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,489,250
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- Average grant
- $16,013
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (27 of 81, 2024)
- Total assets
- $6,303,207
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grayson Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Grayson Family Foundation's 93 itemized 2024 grants were Massachusetts (81%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (30 grants), Burlington, VT (10 grants), Cambridge, MA (8 grants) and New York, NY (8 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Grayson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 81 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
-6.7% YoY
Grant Count
93
+29.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-27.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grayson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for education. Additional focus areas include:
- Arts and culture
- Museums and history museums
- Elementary and secondary education
- Higher education
- Philanthropy and nonprofits
- Religion, particularly Christianity
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, with particular emphasis on:
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- New York
- Vermont
- Maine
- California
Major cities receiving support include Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 93 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total assets: $6.3 million
- Total giving: $1.5 million
- Total revenues: $889,905
- Total expenses: $1.6 million
- Giving rate: approximately 25.5% of assets
Contact Information:
- Address: 81 Beacon Street, Suite 2, Boston, MA 02108-3421
- Telephone: 617-784-6304
- EIN: 52-2007478
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,303,207 | $6,244,853 | $6,981,195 |
| Revenue | $1,595,532 | $889,905 | $272,868 |
| Expenses | $1,537,178 | $1,626,247 | $1,182,223 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,495,090 | $1,599,975 | $1,148,649 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,584,801 | $606,574 | $253,886 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,323,293 | $1,272,447 | $1,365,195 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
348 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include President and Fellows Harvard ($710,000 across 3 grants), Wbur Radio Station Fund ($185,000 across 4 grants), Boston Athenum ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS HARVARD Cambridge, MA | GENERAL | $700,000 |
| WBUR RADIO STATION FUND Boston, MA | GENERAL | $125,000 |
| BOSTON ATHENUM Boston, MA | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| AMERICAN TRUST FOR OXFORD UNIVERSITY Tuscaloosa, AL | GENERAL | $45,000 |
| MORE THAN WORDS Waltham, MA | GENERAL | $35,000 |
| WBUR RADIO STATION FUND Boston, MA | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITY Cambridge, MA | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| DANA FARBER CANCER (JIMMY FUND) Boston, MA | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| WBUR RADIO STATION FUND Boston, MA | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA New York, NY | GENERAL | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Bruns H. Grayson – President
- Perrin M. Grayson – Secretary/Treasurer
- Lucy P. Deland – Trustee
- Susan Adams – Treasurer
All key personnel serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruns H Grayson | President | — | — |
| Perrin M Grayson | Secretary/Treasury | — | — |
| Lucy P Deland | Trustee | — | — |
| Susan Adams | Treasurer | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Grayson Family Foundation fund?
The foundation gives primarily for education. Additional focus areas include: • Arts and culture • Museums and history museums • Elementary and secondary education • Higher education • Philanthropy and nonprofits • Religion, particularly Christianity
How do I apply for a grant from Grayson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Grayson Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, with particular emphasis on: • Massachusetts • Maryland • New York • Vermont • Maine • California Major cities receiving support include Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C.
What size grants does Grayson Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Grayson Family Foundation awarded 93 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Grayson Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Grayson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Grayson Family Foundation's EIN?
Grayson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2007478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Grayson Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.