Blackstone president’s foundation awards $15 million to cancer researchers in Greater Boston
A foundation created by Jon Gray — president of private equity giant Blackstone Group — and his wife Mindy has awarded $25 million to seven research teams to fight BRCA-related cancers, and all but two of them are based here in Greater Boston. The fact that most of the money from the Gray Foundation’s latest […]
Gray Foundation Hosts New UNCF Gray NYC Scholars Attending HBCUs
On June 26, 2023, UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and the Gray Foundation announced the 2023 high school graduates selected to receive scholarships from the UNCF Gray NYC Scholars Program. Funded with a $3 million grant from the Gray Foundation, the program helps underrepresented New York City students from low-income backgrounds attend and earn their […]
Blackstone’s Jon Gray Gives $3 Million to Fund Scholarships at HBCUs
A foundation created by Blackstone Inc. President Jon Gray and his wife Mindy is partnering with the United Negro College Fund to create scholarships for New Yorkers to attend historically Black colleges and universities. Funding will be up to $50,000 a year per student, with UNCF providing guidance on academics, securing internships and exploring career paths. The […]
The Biggest Philanthropic Gifts Of 2019
Forbes tallied the biggest reported charitable gifts and pledges made in 2019. Some sub-$100-million gifts and pledges that made headlines for their potential impact include Blackstone president Jonathan Gray’s $25 million donation to tackle breast cancer.