PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

December 20, 2024

How public school alumni can help kids at their old schools afford college

A new program allows public school alumni to give back — by raising or donating money that will go directly into the college and career savings accounts of third graders at their alma maters.

November 25, 2024

Former city students help current students afford college

Former city public school students are calling on New Yorkers to help current city students afford a college education.

November 21, 2024

Harlem Alumni Fund Local Students: Community Scholarships Boost Elementary School Futures!

NYC Public School Alumni from Harlem, in collaboration with NYC Kids RISE, today announced the 2024-2025 launch and significant expansion of the NYC Public School Alumni Community Scholarships initiative.

RECENT PRESS

May 30, 2018

Thousands of NYC teens explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art at interactive event

Twice each year, the Gray Foundation partners with the Metropolitan Museum of Art to produce Teens Take The Met! – an innovative, teen-centric evening dedicated to art and culture. More than 40 New York City youth and cultural organizations come together to provide interactive programming including workshops, performances, art making, demonstrations, photography, and more for […]

April 25, 2018

Finance Chiefs Kravis, Ackman and Gray Have Advice for New Philanthropists

On two big issues, Jon Gray, president and chief operating officer of Blackstone Group LP, has identified unmet needs and set out to fill them, not by funding existing organizations but by starting programs with carefully chosen leaders and partners.

March 5, 2018

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez Boost Program that Teaches Inner City Kids about Real Estate

The program has major sponsors and partners, including Viacom, MasterCard, the James and Judith Diamond Foundation, and the Gray Foundation. Blackstone’s former head of global real estate, who was recently named president and chief operating officer, Jonathan Gray, was on the panel questioning the kids.

March 5, 2018

March 2018: NYC Kids RISE Unveils New Online Portal for Child Savings Account Program to Help Public School Students Save for College

Through the support of the Gray Foundation, each NYC Scholarship Account has been funded with an initial $100, and the new “Savings Tracker” online portal allows families to earn an additional $75 towards their children’s accounts this year.

January 29, 2018

The V Foundation Announces $7.5 Million Awarded For BRCA Mutation Research

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, is pleased to announce the recipients of the BRCA Research Collaborative Grants, through its partnership with the BRCA Foundation and the Gray Foundation.

January 18, 2018

A 99-year-old Philadelphia Eagles fan puts it all in perspective

It’s where the University of Pennsylvania’s Basser Center for BRCA-related cancers is located. His daughter, Faith, died of BRCA-related ovarian cancer at 44. The center was founded thanks to a $55 million gift from another of Basser’s daughters, Mindy, and her husband Jon Gray.

January 16, 2018

Start Early: Who’s Supporting Children’s Savings Accounts?

Then there’s Jonathan Gray’s $10 million commitment to boost NYC Kids Rise, a public-private partnership involving Mayor de Blasio and college savings accounts for thousands of New York children.

November 15, 2017

Jon and Mindy Gray Throw Bash to Focus on Genes’ Role in Cancer

Jon Gray stood by his wife Mindy Tuesday night as they welcomed about a thousand guests to Cipriani Wall Street. The occasion was a fundraiser for the Basser Center for BRCA, which they founded after Mindy’s sister Faith, who carried a BRCA gene mutation, died of ovarian cancer.

November 15, 2017

Ryan Seacrest and Hoda Kotb Show Support for The Basser Center For BRCA’s Biennial Jean Bash

“Tonight, we’re asking you to take the courage to look at your genes,” said Mindy Gray. “Check your history; uncover your risk and ask others to do the same.”

September 8, 2017

Inspirational Woman Interview: Mindy Gray

Mindy Gray is the Co-Founder of the Gray Foundation, a private foundation committed to maximizing access to education, healthcare and opportunity for low-income children in New York.