GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
26-1596672
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, offering grants exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the trust disbursed a total of $5.2 million across four grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Media access and policy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Art Institute of Chicago
$21.8M
57%
CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$11.9M
31%
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
$2.8M
7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY?
No. GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY give?
GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $4.8 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY make each year?
In 2024, GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY fund recently?
In 2024, GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include The Art Institute of Chicago, CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY?
GRAY COLLECTION TRUST C/O MARY GRAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.