The Gregory Foundation
The Gregory Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2024 IRS filing states that its grants are restricted to supporting Christian activities.
The Gregory Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gregory Foundation gave $42K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Texas. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,929
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,494
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,539
- Total assets
- $589,164
- -30.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (25% 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 Gregory Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applications may be submitted in letter form and should include descriptive brochures, pamphlets, or a narrative description of the religious programs or activities for which a grant…
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applications may be submitted in letter form and should include descriptive brochures, pamphlets, or a narrative description of the religious programs or activities for which a grant is sought. Applicants must also sign a statement of grant terms and conditions. Awards must support the foundation’s purpose of supporting Christian activities; the filing states there are no other restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that there are no submission deadlines for grant applications.
- Deadline
- The filing states that there are no submission deadlines for grant applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Bruce Gregory
Mailing address: 12420 Fitzhugh Road, Austin, TX 78736
Phone: (207) 664-4911
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gregory Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Date Palm Consulting ($4K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it has no geographic restrictions. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares of grant dollars were Texas (25%), Maine (17%), and Virginia, Connecticut, and California (8% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gregory Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of 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 $18K (2020) to $42K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Date Palm Consulting McKinney, TX | General | $3,539 |
| Hope Project Dripping Springs, TX | General | $3,539 |
| Austin Baptist Chapelangel House Austin, TX | General | $3,539 |
| Arrabon Richmond, VA | General | $3,539 |
| Bar Harbor Food Pantry Bar Harbor, ME | General | $3,539 |
| The Parish of St Mary and St Jude Ne Harbor, ME | General | $3,539 |
| Fellowship of Christians in Universities & Schools (Focus) New Canaan, CT | General | $3,539 |
| Cityteam Oakland, CA | General | $3,539 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church of New York Inc Water Mill, NY | General | $3,539 |
| Frontiers USA Phoenix, AZ | General | $3,539 |
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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 | $589,164 | $26,668 | $44,547 | $41,929 | 12 | $44,054 | $26,293 | $43,834 |
| 2023 | $844,899 | $16,741 | $32,892 | $30,892 | 9 | $30,892 | $8,156 | $38,923 |
| 2022 | $620,101 | $8,551 | $44,908 | $38,500 | 13 | $38,500 | — | $37,834 |
| 2021 | $634,493 | $-2,445 | $39,148 | $28,512 | 9 | $28,512 | $3,824 | $40,098 |
| 2020 | $676,086 | $557,797 | $25,443 | $18,000 | 7 | — | $557,797 | $19,970 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gregory Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K 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
The foundation’s stated grantmaking purpose is to support Christian activities. Examples of 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions: Bar Harbor Food Pantry describes its work as providing food and household products free of charge to Hancock County residents in need, while Arrabon describes itself as a spiritual formation ministry equipping Christ-followers to pursue healing and reconciliation. Date Palm Consulting says it provided training and motivation to domestic and Middle Eastern organizations through workshops, seminars, and one-to-one consultation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $41,929 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $3,539, with a median grant of $3,539. Recipients included Date Palm Consulting in Texas ($3,539), Bar Harbor Food Pantry in Maine ($3,539), Arrabon in Virginia ($3,539), CityTeam in California ($3,539), and The Episcopal Academy in Pennsylvania ($3,000). The filing listed the purpose of these grants as “general.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bruce Gregory is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Gregory Foundation is led by Bruce Gregory, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Gregory
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Gregory Foundation
How much does The Gregory Foundation give each year?
The Gregory Foundation gave $42K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 9 grants.
What is The Gregory Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gregory Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,539, and its average grant was $3,494, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gregory Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Gregory Foundation give grants?
The Gregory Foundation's top state is Texas, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (17%) and Virginia (8%).
Does The Gregory Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gregory Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gregory Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gregory Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Date Palm Consulting ($3,539), Hope Project ($3,539) and Austin Baptist Chapelangel House ($3,539), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gregory Foundation?
The Gregory Foundation reported $589K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gregory Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated grantmaking purpose is to support Christian activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gregory Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applications may be submitted in letter form and should include descriptive brochures, pamphlets, or a narrative description of the religious programs or activities for which a grant… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gregory Foundation's EIN?
The Gregory Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1323628. 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 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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