Ray Marglous Family Foundation
The Ray Marglous Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Clayton, Missouri. Its filing reports grantmaking in 2022 and 2023; the 2024 filing lists a grant count of zero.
Ray Marglous Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,287,692
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $39,151
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $11,750
- -94.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ray Marglous Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Melissa as the contact, says no form or materials are required, and directs applicants to contact the office about award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Melissa
Mailing address: 7711 Bonhomme Suite 300, Clayton, MO 63141
Phone: (314) 721-6757
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ray Marglous Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 77 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Ray Marglous Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 173% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 12% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2020) to $194K (2023). In 2023 it made 21 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $194,467 |
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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 | $2,287,692 | $39,151 | — | — | — | $11,750 | $4,623 | $94,713 |
| 2023 | $1,863,482 | $43,627 | $194,467 | $194,467 | 21 | $194,467 | — | $82,773 |
| 2022 | $1,640,702 | $32,219 | $128,850 | $128,850 | 14 | $128,850 | — | $74,700 |
| 2021 | $2,114,819 | $40,870 | $129,570 | $125,322 | 16 | $129,570 | — | $94,432 |
| 2020 | $1,852,490 | $351,482 | $76,812 | $71,282 | 26 | — | $305,607 | $73,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ray Marglous Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported grants totaling $194,467 across 21 grants in 2023, an average of about $9,260 per grant. In 2022, it reported $128,850 across 14 grants, an average of about $9,204 per grant. The available information does not identify individual grantees or grant amounts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ray B Marglous is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Ray Marglous Family Foundation is led by Ray B Marglous, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ray B Marglous
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about Ray Marglous Family Foundation
How large is Ray Marglous Family Foundation?
Ray Marglous Family Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Ray Marglous Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ray Marglous Family Foundation's EIN?
Ray Marglous Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6766131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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