The Tony Gray Foundation
The Tony Gray Foundation is a private foundation, based in Anaheim, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021.
The Tony Gray Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Tony Gray Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $95K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Getonthebusaz Scottsdale, AZ | Provide funds to support a program that helps reunite children with their incarcerated parents. | $80,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $3,305 | $83,305 | $80,000 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $80,000 | $11,500 | $100,490 | $95,309 | 15 | $3,940 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tony Gray Foundation is led by Thomas A. Gray, CEO on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Thomas A. Gray
CEO
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Tony Gray Foundation
Where does The Tony Gray Foundation operate?
The Tony Gray Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York.
What is The Tony Gray Foundation's EIN?
The Tony Gray Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0909701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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