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Gray Family Foundation

Gray Family Foundation

Portland, OR, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-3083519
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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Gray Family Foundation

Portland, OR, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-3083519
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

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Est.

2011

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Gray Family Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is a relationship-based funder that engages with nonprofits primarily through invitation-only grants, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $2.5 million across 253 grantees, with a significant focus on Oregon, as well as funding in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The Gray Family Foundation is a supporting organization of The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF). The Foundation makes grants that further the mission of OCF which is to improve life in Oregon and to promote effective philanthropy.
Total Funding Given

$2.5M

2024
Grantees funded
253
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

89

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
T
Traci Rossi
Board Member
J
Jon Finney
Board Member
M
Maria Underwood
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Gray Family Foundation?
No. Gray Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Gray Family Foundation give?
Gray Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Tennessee, and District Of Columbia. 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 Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Gray Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Gray Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Gray Family Foundation awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $2.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Gray Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Gray Family Foundation awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIENDS OF OUTDOOR SCHOOL, THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and ELSO INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Gray Family Foundation?
Gray Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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