The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation
The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Remsenburg, New York. Established in 2000, it supports charitable organizations focused on the betterment of youth, with a stated mission to aid the well-being of youth anywhere in the world.
The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation gave $2.0M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $112K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,010,225
- +25.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $111,679
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $95,000
- Total assets
- $36,528,376
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Grantees must be invited to submit requests. Invited applicants are asked to use the foundation’s grant template; a Charting Impact report is encouraged. For repeat grants, proposals should include a brief summary of the prior year’s activities and an accounting of grant expenditures as the grant report. PDF submissions are appreciated.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 907, Remsenburg, NY 11960-0907
Phone: (914) 924-3109
Website: https://countessmoirafdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East End Hospice Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($70,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 35 grants of 89 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining shares were 5% to Washington, DC, 2% each to Rhode Island and Connecticut, and 1% to Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.6M (2024) to $2.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East End Hospice Inc Westhampton Beach, NY | Countess Moira Charitable Foundation Endowed Fund. | $250,000 |
| Retreat Inc East Hampton, NY | Counselor Salaries and Bridge Programs (Bridge). | $250,000 |
| Family Center Inc Brooklyn, NY | $75K General-Purpose; $100K Idea Project; $25K Concrete Needs. | $200,000 |
| 914 Cares Inc Armonk, NY | Support for approximately 325 babies through the baby bank. | $196,625 |
| Delivering Good Inc New York, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| New York Hall of Science Corona, NY | Youth education, science career ladder initiative, and stem learning. | $150,000 |
| New York Common Pantry New York, NY | Food Programs Support. | $125,000 |
| Center for Civilians in Conflict Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Fiver Childrens Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Community-Word Project Inc New York, NY | General Support | $90,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,528,376 | $3,305,693 | $2,425,003 | $2,010,225 | 18 | $2,091,552 | $3,023,157 | $1,760,452 |
| 2024 | $35,724,835 | $4,229,440 | $1,903,175 | $1,606,960 | 17 | $1,631,222 | $4,007,487 | $1,645,599 |
| 2023 | $33,759,939 | $6,823,543 | $2,280,460 | $1,994,960 | 18 | $2,018,027 | $6,611,110 | $1,603,940 |
| 2022 | $34,089,464 | $2,167,960 | $2,586,135 | $2,160,515 | 15 | $2,185,035 | $1,816,860 | $1,961,238 |
| 2021 | $40,610,941 | $3,279,593 | $2,386,941 | $2,015,260 | 21 | — | $2,975,617 | $1,831,589 |
| 2020 | $34,783,185 | $764,348 | $2,011,287 | $1,700,820 | 21 | — | $473,505 | $1,701,172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to aid the well-being of youth by supporting charitable organizations that focus on the betterment of youth. Its grants include support for youth development and education, as well as organizations addressing other community needs.
For example, Fiver Children’s Foundation describes itself as a youth development organization that empowers children from under-resourced communities. New York Hall of Science says its mission is to nurture learners and critical thinkers through STEM learning. Other 2025 grantees describe missions that include providing care to people facing hardship and disaster (Delivering Good), reducing hunger while promoting dignity and health (New York Common Pantry), and helping neighbors meet basic needs (914 Cares).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $2,010,225. Grants ranged from $12,000 to $250,000, with a median of $95,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $250,000 to East End Hospice for its Countess Moira Charitable Foundation Endowed Fund and $250,000 to Retreat for counselor salaries and bridge programs. The foundation also gave $200,000 to Family Center for general-purpose support, its IDEA project, and concrete needs; $196,625 to 914 Cares to support approximately 325 babies through its Baby Bank; and $150,000 each to Delivering Good for general support and New York Hall of Science for youth education, its Science Career Ladder Initiative, and STEM learning.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carolyn B. Gray as trustee and president; Michele J. Le Moal-Gray as trustee and chairperson; Peter G. Gray as trustee, secretary, and vice-president; and Taylor T. Gray as trustee, treasurer, and vice-president. Other listed trustees are Brendan T. Gray, Donna M. Fitzgerald, Kathleen M. Gray, Marc E. Garlasco, and Matthew M. Gray.
The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation is led by Carolyn B. Gray, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn B. Gray
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele J. Le Moal-Gray
Trustee & Chairperson
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendan T. Gray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna M. Fitzgerald
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen M. Gray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc E. Garlasco
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew M. Gray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter G. Gray
Trustee, Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor T. Gray
Trustee, Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
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 The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation
How much does The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation gave $2.0M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 17 grants.
What is The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $95,000, and its average grant was $111,679, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include East End Hospice Inc ($250,000), Retreat Inc ($250,000) and Family Center Inc ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($70,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation?
The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation reported $36.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to aid the well-being of youth by supporting charitable organizations that focus on the betterment of youth. Its grants include support for youth development and education, as well as organizations addressing other community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3551993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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