The Pray Family Foundation
The mission of the Pray Family Foundation is to fund research to help eradicate leukemia and lymphona, neuroblastoma and pancreatic cancer by donating to various charities.
The Pray Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pray Family Foundation gave $145K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,000
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,250
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $127,093
- -43.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Pray Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Jimmy Fund ($70K). Together the top 4 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2023) to $145K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jimmy Fund Brookline, MA | Charitable Contribution | $70,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Ctr Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| Leukemia & Lympoma Society Wellesley, MA | Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center Providence, RI | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,093 | $27,170 | $155,279 | $145,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $225,038 | $170,081 | $126,193 | $106,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $181,150 | $151,308 | $221,588 | — | — |
| 2021 | $264,684 | $117,807 | $135,537 | — | — |
| 2020 | $282,414 | $54,365 | $4,043 | — | — |
About The Pray Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Pray Family Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Seekonk, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $127K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $145K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pray Family Foundation is led by Scott W. Pray, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott W. Pray
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol H. Pray
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Pray Family Foundation
How much does The Pray Family Foundation give each year?
The Pray Family Foundation gave $145K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $106K across 4 grants.
What is The Pray Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pray Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $32,500, and its average grant was $36,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Pray Family Foundation give grants?
The Pray Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (7%).
How large is The Pray Family Foundation?
The Pray Family Foundation reported $127K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27K.
What is The Pray Family Foundation?
The Pray Family Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Seekonk, MA. It holds $127K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Pray Family Foundation's EIN?
The Pray Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3395604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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