Claws Foundation
Reston, Virginia · EIN 201658710 · Private foundation
Claws Foundation is a private foundation based in Reston, Virginia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $36.3M in grants paid and $80.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 159 individual grants from this funder — $163.6M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Claws Foundation funds
Claws Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education.
Populations it has supported include children, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Valley Research Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | Reston, VA | $10.5M | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable GENERAL SUPPORT | Covington, KY | $10.3M | 2020 |
| Silver Valley Research Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | Reston, VA | $10.0M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Claws Foundation
Claws Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Claws Foundation
- Does Claws Foundation accept grant applications?
- Claws Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Claws Foundation fund?
- Claws Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Silver Valley Research Foundation, Fidelity Charitable. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Claws Foundation give in grants?
- Claws Foundation reported $36.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $163.6M over 159 grants.
- Where is Claws Foundation located?
- Claws Foundation is based in Reston, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201658710.
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