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Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Gray Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $90K awarded to 32 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Gray Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$90K
2025
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
69%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Emily Gray Elmore
Board Member
F
Frank Hayward Iii
Board Member
D
David Gray Elmore
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GRAY FOUNDATION?
No. THE GRAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GRAY FOUNDATION give?
THE GRAY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Texas, and Michigan. 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 THE GRAY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GRAY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GRAY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE GRAY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $90 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GRAY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE GRAY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Texas Children's Hospital, The Haven Inc, and DULAC COMMUNITY CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GRAY FOUNDATION?
THE GRAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.