Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation
The Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation is a private foundation based in Danville, California. It made 11 grants totaling $164,500 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in California, Tennessee, and New York.
Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation gave $165K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $164,500
- +44.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,955
- +44.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $2,494,527
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (73% 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 Jerry and Dorothy Gray 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: 696 San Ramon Valley Blvd 403, Danville, CA 94526
Phone: (925) 833-1944
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was THE ARC of San Francisco ($48K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 15% to Tennessee, and 12% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% 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 $105K (2021) to $165K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE ARC of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Support General Purposes | $48,000 |
| Hope Hospice Dublin, CA | Support General Purposes | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Support General Purposes | $25,000 |
| America's Vet Dogs Smithtown, NY | Support General Purposes | $20,000 |
| CDA Foundation Sacramento, CA | Support General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Sonrise Equestrian Foundation Danville, CA | Support General Purposes | $6,500 |
| Castro Valley Methodist Mens Club - Crew 357 Castro Valley, CA | Support General Purposes | $5,000 |
| NOVA Academy Santa Ana, CA | Support General Purposes | $5,000 |
| C3 LA Los Angeles, CA | Support General Purposes | $4,000 |
| Northcreek Church Danville, CA | Support General Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,494,527 | $305,702 | $250,895 | $164,500 | 11 | $196,369 | $123,056 | $158,323 |
| 2023 | $2,440,794 | $178,951 | $196,663 | $113,500 | 11 | $143,131 | $53,148 | $144,019 |
| 2022 | $2,461,275 | $263,469 | $248,189 | $159,000 | 11 | $193,969 | $50,301 | $152,491 |
| 2021 | $2,445,995 | $371,378 | $185,870 | $105,000 | 8 | $137,529 | $173,549 | $156,898 |
| 2020 | $2,260,487 | $285,830 | $190,172 | $116,000 | 9 | — | $88,834 | $138,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation reported a distributable amount of $158K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including The Arc of San Francisco, Hope Hospice, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, America’s VetDogs, and the CDA Foundation.
The grantees describe a range of missions. Hope Hospice says it provides compassionate support and care in the home and helps individuals and communities navigate significant care decisions. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Sonrise Equestrian Foundation says it uses therapeutic horse and ranch activities to improve the lives of children with special needs. NOVA Academy says it prepares students for college, careers, and life, including by supporting educationally disadvantaged students. South East Asia Rescue Coalition and Haven says it partners with local Thai and Burmese leaders to address sexual exploitation and abuse through prevention, rescue, and healing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $164,500. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $48,000, with a median of $6,500. The largest awards were $48,000 to The Arc of San Francisco; $25,000 each to Hope Hospice and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and $20,000 each to America’s VetDogs and the CDA Foundation. Each grant was listed for “Support General Purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith Gray Fontaine as president and Stuart Gray and Richard Gray as trustees.
Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation is led by Judith Gray Fontaine, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Gray Fontaine
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$22K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Stuart Gray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Richard Gray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $28K, to Judith Gray Fontaine (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation
How much does Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation give each year?
Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation gave $165K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $114K across 11 grants.
What is Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $14,955, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation give grants?
Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (15%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, CA (2 grants).
Does Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include THE ARC of San Francisco ($48,000), Hope Hospice ($25,000) and St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation?
Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $196K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $158K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including The Arc of San Francisco, Hope Hospice, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, America’s VetDogs, and the CDA Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jerry and Dorothy Gray 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 Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation's EIN?
Jerry and Dorothy Gray Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8716780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jerry and Dorothy Gray 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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