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The Clayton Family Foundation

Knoxville, Tennessee  ·  EIN 581970851  ·  Private foundation

The Clayton Family Foundation is a Tennessee-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $7.6M in annual giving against $82.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 206 grants for The Clayton Family Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$7.6M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$82.7M
Assets (FY2020)
206
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Clayton Family Foundation funds

The Clayton Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, low-income communities, youth pop.

childrenlow-income communitiesyouth pop

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
DONOR ADVISED FUND
Boston, MA$11.0M2023
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
DONOR ADVISED FUND
Boston, MA$10.0M2024
Fidelity Investment Charitable Gift Fund
DONOR ADVISED FUND
Boston, MA$6.3M2020

How to apply for funding from The Clayton Family Foundation

From The Clayton Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NONE. GENERAL RESPONSE TIME IS 90 DAYS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at clayton.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Clayton Family Foundation

Does The Clayton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Clayton Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Clayton Family Foundation fund?
The Clayton Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Fidelity Investment Charitable Gift Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Clayton Family Foundation give in grants?
The Clayton Family Foundation reported $7.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $32.0M over 206 grants.
Where is The Clayton Family Foundation located?
The Clayton Family Foundation is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 581970851.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Clayton Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Clayton Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.