Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation
Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greenwich, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 9 grants totaling $106K.
Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation gave $106K across 9 grants in 2022 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $105,706
- -23.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 9
- -57.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $11,745
- +79.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $4,521
- Primary geography
- New York (92% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was English Speaking Union ($57K). Together the top 9 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 56 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2022) to $137K (2021). In 2022 it made 9 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| English Speaking Union New York, NY | General Support | $57,260 |
| American Fund for Westminster Abbey New York, NY | General Support | $25,125 |
| St George Society New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Royal Naval College New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Boy Scouts Greenwich, CT | General Support | $4,521 |
| Historical Society of Greenwich Cos Cob, CT | General Support | $2,500 |
| Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Nantucket, MA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Families First of New York Poughkeepsie, NY | General Support | $200 |
| Bethesda-by-Sea Church Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $6,616 | $112,622 | $105,706 | 9 | $109,164 | $1,681 |
| 2021 | $106,006 | $151,999 | $140,419 | $137,421 | 21 | $138,920 | $4,936 |
| 2020 | $94,426 | $100,013 | $128,800 | $126,045 | 26 | — | $5,359 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation is led by Natalie T. Pray, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Natalie T. Pray
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry B. Peden III
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip Richter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation
How much does Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation give each year?
Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation gave $106K across 9 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $137K across 21 grants.
What is Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $4,521, and its average grant was $11,745, across 9 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation give grants?
Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include English Speaking Union ($57,260), American Fund for Westminster Abbey ($25,125) and St George Society ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation's EIN?
Malcolm S Pray Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2746854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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