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Clayton Baker Trust

Baltimore, Maryland  ·  EIN 526054237  ·  Private foundation

Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Clayton Baker Trust has awarded $13.8M across 560 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Chesapeake Bay Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$28.9M
Total assets
560
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Clayton Baker Trust funds

Clayton Baker Trust's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education, environment & conservation.

Community ImprovementEducationEnvironment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Clayton Baker Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
ENVIRONMENT/LEGAL
Annapolis, MD$157K2020
Helping Up Mission
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Baltimore, MD$150K2018
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
ENVIRONMENT/LEGAL
Annapolis, MD$150K2018
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
ENVIRONMENT/LEGAL
Annapolis, MD$150K2017
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
ENVIRONMENT/LEGAL
Annapolis, MD$150K2021
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$125K2021
Center for Climate Change Communication
ENVIRONMENT
Fairfax, MD$115K2024
Union of Concerned Scientists
ENVIRONMENT
Cambridge, MA$105K2024
Center for Climate Change Communication
ENVIRONMENT
Fairfax, MD$100K2022
Rebuild Metro
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Baltimore, MD$95K2024
Rebuild Metro
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Baltimore, MD$95K2023
Union of Concerned Scientists
ENVIRONMENT
Cambridge, MA$90K2023
Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore
EDUCATION
Baltimore, MD$90K2017
Emmanuel Church
OTHER
Baltimore, MD$80K2021
Healthcare for the Homeless
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Baltimore, MD$78K2024

Clayton Baker Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.8M
2018$1.9M
2020$1.8M
2021$2.2M
2022$1.9M
2023$1.8M
2024$2.4M

How to apply for funding from Clayton Baker Trust

From Clayton Baker Trust's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“April 5th, August 5th and December 5th by 5:00pm that day. If deadline falls on a weekend or holiday”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Clayton Baker Trust

Does Clayton Baker Trust accept grant applications?
Yes — Clayton Baker Trust's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Clayton Baker Trust fund?
Clayton Baker Trust's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Helping Up Mission, Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Clayton Baker Trust give in grants?
Clayton Baker Trust reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.8M over 560 grants.
Where is Clayton Baker Trust located?
Clayton Baker Trust is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 526054237.
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About this profile. This page is built from Clayton Baker Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Clayton Baker Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.