Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray

Private foundation · Grantmaker Howard, OH EIN: 46-4882746

Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray is a private foundation, based in Howard, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $293K.

Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray at a glance

In short: Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray gave $293K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $98K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2022)
$292,981
-22.9% vs 2021
Grants made (2022)
3
-62.5% vs 2021
Average grant
$97,660
+105.6% vs 2021
Median grant
$100,000
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.

Who Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2022

Lake Erie Council - BSA: $163KLake Erie Council - BSA$163KSimon Kenton Council - BSA: $100KSimon Kenton Council - BSA$100KTecumseh Council - BSA: $30KTecumseh Council - BSA$30K

The largest 2022 recipient was Lake Erie Council - BSA ($163K). Together the top 3 received $293K.

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K4$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 20 (65%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.

Cities

ClevelandColumbusSpringfieldDaytonIndianapolisIndianopolisNew YorkFindlayLakewoodWheeling

How Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray gives

  • In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K9 grants2020 8 grants2021 3 grants2022

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $293K (2022) to $380K (2021). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $293K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lake Erie Council - BSA Cleveland, OHOperations$162,981
Simon Kenton Council - BSA Columbus, OHOperations$100,000
Tecumseh Council - BSA Springfield, OHOperations$30,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2022—$8,825$322,614$292,9813$301,981—$6,756
2021$313,789$147,873$427,680$380,0008$398,000$118,193$30,067
2020$593,596$192,540$363,764$314,8209—$161,596$41,692

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray is led by Jon F. Gray, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • Jon F. Gray

    President & Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    20 hrs/week

    $36K (2020) → $18K (2022)

  • Danielle Gray

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2022 IRS filing

Jon F Gray — President / Executive Dire: $18KJon F GrayPresident / Executive Dire$18K

The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $18K, to Jon F Gray (President / Executive Dire).

Frequently asked questions about Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray

How much does Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray give each year?

Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray gave $293K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $380K across 8 grants.

What is Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray's typical grant size?

Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray's median grant in 2022 was $100,000, and its average grant was $97,660, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray give grants?

Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.

Does Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray give general operating support?

Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).

How much is Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray's EIN?

Thomas J & Marjorie S Gray Foundation Inc C/O Jon Gray's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4882746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

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