Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation
The Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. In 2025, it made 30 grants totaling $79,263; the listed grants include non-restricted operational support for organizations in areas such as education, health, and human services.
Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation at a glance
In short: Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation gave $79K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,263
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,642
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,049,286
- +11.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation
- Review Cycle
- October 1.
- Deadline
- October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Berrylin M Houston
Mailing address: 6740 Epping Forest Way N, Villa 114, Jacksonville, FL 32217
Phone: (904) 731-0128
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uf Foundation ($13K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 153 grants of 153 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 15% to North Carolina, 4% to Tennessee, 3% to New York, and 1% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 30 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2023) to $93K (2022). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uf Foundation Gainsesville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $12,500 |
| Westside Chapel Jacksonville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $10,050 |
| Hubbard House Jacksonville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Jacksonville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Arize Together Inc Jacksonville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $5,000 |
| American Legion Jacksonville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $4,000 |
| The Storehouse Jacksonville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $3,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $3,443 |
| The Bolles School Jacksonville, FL | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $3,000 |
| Town of Mills River Mills River, NC | Non-Restricted Operational Support | $3,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,049,286 | $139,335 | $109,633 | $79,263 | 30 | $79,263 | $36,170 | $95,241 |
| 2024 | $1,842,515 | $59,791 | $93,489 | $65,550 | 30 | $71,950 | $13,760 | $86,468 |
| 2023 | $1,554,001 | $48,250 | $84,871 | $61,120 | 27 | $66,570 | $7,309 | $71,159 |
| 2022 | $1,262,306 | $-44,591 | $118,395 | $93,140 | 38 | $98,565 | $6,333 | $72,309 |
| 2021 | $1,867,781 | $99,751 | $103,277 | $69,220 | 28 | $74,742 | $58,250 | $88,383 |
| 2020 | $1,652,902 | $54,398 | $92,590 | $66,040 | 33 | — | $51,832 | $72,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2025 — 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 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Hubbard House describes its mission as providing safety, empowerment, and social change for victims of domestic violence and their families. Arize Together says it works to break the cycle of sexual exploitation. The Bolles School describes its work as preparing students for college and life, while Canines for Service says it seeks to inspire veterans through canine partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $79,263. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $12,500, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest awards were $12,500 to UF Foundation, $10,050 to Westside Chapel, $6,000 to Hubbard House, and $5,000 each to Alzheimer’s Association and Arize Together. The listed grants were designated for non-restricted operational support.
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications may be made in writing or orally to Berrylin M Houston. Award restrictions: none.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Berrylin M Houston as Chairman and trustee, and Clarence H Houston Jr, Kathleen H Ellis, Frank F Houston, and Joanne C Cellar as board members.
Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation is led by Berrylin M. Houston, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Berrylin M. Houston
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Clarence H. Houston Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank F. Houston
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne C. Cellar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen H. Ellis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sutton McGehee Foundation
How much does Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation give each year?
Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation gave $79K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $66K across 30 grants.
What is Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation's typical grant size?
Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,642, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation give grants?
Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (16 grants) and Hendersonville, NC (4 grants).
Does Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation's largest grantees?
Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Uf Foundation ($12,500), Westside Chapel ($10,050) and Hubbard House ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation?
Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K 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.
What does Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Hubbard House describes its mission as providing safety, empowerment, and social change for victims of domestic violence and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation?
Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation's EIN?
Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6143565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in Florida
Florida Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Duke Energy Foundation
Charlotte, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce and local economic development, disaster resilience, conservation, clean water, and economic opportunity in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000; applications for grants of $20,000 or less are accepted year-round, after applicants discuss proposals with a state representative.
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
Smurfit Westrock US Foundation
Atlanta, GA
The Smurfit Westrock US Foundation funds sustainable nonprofit projects in health and nutrition, education, basic care, and reducing inequalities, in communities where Smurfit Westrock operates. Its giving varies widely: it awarded $9,298 in 2023, compared with $6.6 million across 3,633 grants in 2022. It accepts applications year-round through an online form.
Assets
—
Grants
1
Total Given
$9K
McKesson Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
The McKesson Foundation funds cancer support and care, healthcare workforce pathways, and emergency response, with grants mainly supporting organizations in the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though amounts ranged from $10,000 to about $2.47 million. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its application page describes an online application process with stated submission windows.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
76
Total Given
$16.6M
JWB Cares Inc
Jacksonville, FL
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
29
Total Given
$9K
Aetna Foundation Inc
Hartford, CT
Aetna Foundation supported health and wellness, access to health care, and related community needs; its 2021 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to organizations across multiple states, especially in D.C. and Connecticut. Its 2021 filing was marked final, so it appears to have ended or be winding down grantmaking; that filing said there were no restrictions on who could apply and pointed applicants to its website for application materials.
Assets
—
Grants
65
Total Given
$7.2M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ray-sutton-mcgehee-foundation-morg_b502ab3927cd4dcea01f587e2fe51471
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_596143565_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/ray-sutton-mcgehee-foundation-morg_b502ab3927cd4dcea01f587e2fe51471},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-17. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Ray Sutton McGehee Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?