The Graymer Foundation
The Graymer Foundation is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Graymer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Graymer Foundation gave $17.0M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $448K), top state Florida. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,025,544
- +2277.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $448,041
- +2090.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% 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 The Graymer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 320 Sea Oak Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (908) 295-0644
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Graymer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Dayton Foundation ($4.1M). Together the top 10 received $16.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 189 grants of 211 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 24% to Ohio, 24% to Colorado, 1% to Pennsylvania, and 1% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Graymer Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 38 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3.3M; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $4.1M first-time, $15K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2602% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $559K (2020) to $17.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $17.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Dayton Foundation Dayton, OH | General | $4,081,386 |
| Indian River Community Foundation Vero Beach, FL | General | $4,081,386 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc Lone Tree, CO | General | $4,081,386 |
| The Graymer Phoenix Foundation Inc Vero Beach, FL | General | $4,081,386 |
| The Hillside School Macungie, PA | General | $75,000 |
| Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV | General | $69,000 |
| Wildlands Conservancy Emmaus, PA | General | $61,000 |
| Land Conservancy of New Jersey Boonton, NJ | General | $55,000 |
| Fdn for Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | General | $50,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | General | $33,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $10,101,329 | $17,293,817 | $17,025,544 | 38 | $17,056,651 | $9,999,163 | $537,953 |
| 2023 | $7,192,488 | $465,859 | $796,935 | $716,000 | 35 | $719,098 | $388,464 | $694,163 |
| 2022 | $7,532,145 | $252,812 | $867,799 | $760,000 | 40 | $763,058 | $161,910 | $721,573 |
| 2021 | $8,134,448 | $1,001,025 | $742,933 | $630,000 | 39 | $632,558 | $903,758 | $775,572 |
| 2020 | $7,876,356 | $680,591 | $637,656 | $559,000 | 59 | — | $615,130 | $611,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Graymer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $538K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including community foundations, a college, a land trust, a conservation organization, a children’s research hospital, and scholarship-related organizations. For example, Indian River Community Foundation describes its mission as “building a better community through donor-driven philanthropy,” while Wildlands Conservancy says it works to protect and restore natural areas and waterways and educate the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $17,025,544. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $4,081,386, with a median grant of $15,000. Four recipients received $4,081,386 each: The Dayton Foundation, Indian River Community Foundation, Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc, and The Graymer Phoenix Foundation Inc. Other reported grants included $75,000 to The Hillside School, $69,000 to Davis & Elkins College, $61,000 to Wildlands Conservancy, and $50,000 to the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center.
Among the grantees’ stated missions, Davis & Elkins College says it prepares and inspires students for success and thoughtful engagement in the world. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its work as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stacy Rogers Golding as secretary/treasurer, David S. Rogers as president, Stuart G. Rogers as vice president, and Ann Bronwyn Rogers Parlette as trustee.
The Graymer Foundation is led by David S. Rogers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David S. Rogers
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Bronwyn Rogers Parlette
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Rogers Golding
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart G. Rogers
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 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 The Graymer Foundation
How much does The Graymer Foundation give each year?
The Graymer Foundation gave $17.0M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $716K across 35 grants.
What is The Graymer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Graymer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $448,041, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Graymer Foundation that year got $3.3M on average.
Where does The Graymer Foundation give grants?
The Graymer Foundation's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (24%) and Colorado (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (12 grants), Dayton, OH (2 grants) and Morristown, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Graymer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Graymer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Graymer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Graymer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Dayton Foundation ($4,081,386), Indian River Community Foundation ($4,081,386) and Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc ($4,081,386), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Graymer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including community foundations, a college, a land trust, a conservation organization, a children’s research hospital, and scholarship-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Graymer Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
How much is The Graymer Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Graymer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $538K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Graymer Foundation's EIN?
The Graymer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6798520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Graymer 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Graymer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-graymer-foundation-morg_c98c56e56ede49778c7c711f5e246158
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