Grayer Family Foundation
The Grayer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made 34 grants totaling $2,275,701, including grants to organizations working in areas such as health, education, child and family services, and community programs.
Grayer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Grayer Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,275,701
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,932
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $47,815,552
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Grayer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1411 Broadway 9Th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 751-9100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grayer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 105 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York organizations received 79% of grant dollars, followed by Florida (10%), the District of Columbia (5%), Connecticut (2%), and Georgia (2%). The listed 2024 grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Grayer Family Foundation gives
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1179% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $178K (2021) to $2.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $1,716,666 |
| The Ball Above All Inc Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $125,000 |
| Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $90,000 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant | $50,000 |
| BOYS&GIRLS Clubs of BR Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Grant | $37,000 |
| Childrens Harbor Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $35,000 |
| Bright Beginnings Inc Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| The Literacy Lab Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Fraternal Order of Police Newark, NJ | Unrestricted Grant | $25,000 |
| Appletree Institute for Education Innovation Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,815,552 | $2,182,949 | $2,333,273 | $2,275,701 | 34 | $2,297,547 | $2,546,629 | $2,177,847 |
| 2023 | $51,901,929 | $6,006,535 | $2,819,184 | $2,618,821 | 34 | $2,661,744 | $2,403,549 | $2,048,179 |
| 2022 | $48,714,578 | $39,735,250 | $2,339,636 | $2,274,732 | 21 | $2,289,818 | $624,377 | $2,305,919 |
| 2021 | $11,305,475 | $10,247,758 | $187,415 | $177,949 | 8 | — | $239,543 | $558,509 |
| 2020 | $1,232,020 | $-17,015 | $548,739 | $547,710 | 8 | — | $32,234 | $78,235 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grayer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work: The Literacy Lab says it aims to expand access to evidence-based literacy development, while Higher Achievement describes an after-school learning model for middle-school students. Centronia says it promotes children’s development in a bilingual, multicultural environment; Jeremiah Program says it works to disrupt poverty for single mothers and their children. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address child welfare, education equity, and support for children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $2,275,701. Grants ranged from $200 to $1,716,666, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest were Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York ($1,716,666), The Ball Above All in Boca Raton ($125,000), Temple Beth El of Boca Raton ($90,000), Feeding America ($50,000), and Boys & Girls Clubs of BR in Atlanta ($37,000). Each was listed as an unrestricted grant.
Other 2024 awards included $25,000 to The Literacy Lab, $15,000 to Higher Achievement Program, and $10,000 to Centronia. The foundation also gave $10,000 to Jeremiah Program, $5,182 to Graham Windham, $5,000 to Pencils of Promise, $4,100 to Kids in Distress, and $3,000 to The Education Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Grayer as founder trustee, Anne B. Grayer as trustee, and Sophie B. Grayer as trustee.
Grayer Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne B. Grayer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Grayer
Founder Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sophie B. Grayer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Grayer Family Foundation
How much does Grayer Family Foundation give each year?
Grayer Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 34 grants.
What is Grayer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Grayer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $66,932, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grayer Family Foundation give grants?
Grayer Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (10%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Austin, TX (5 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (3 grants).
Does Grayer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Grayer Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Grayer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Grayer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering ($1,716,666), The Ball Above All Inc ($125,000) and Temple Beth El of Boca Raton ($90,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grayer Family Foundation?
Grayer Family Foundation reported $47.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grayer Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work: The Literacy Lab says it aims to expand access to evidence-based literacy development, while Higher Achievement describes an after-school learning model for middle-school students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grayer Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Grayer Family Foundation's EIN?
Grayer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7394495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Grayer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Grayer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/grayer-family-foundation-morg_793dce5dd89d49598fbcf260581f1fd8
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