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The Clayton Family Foundation

Knoxville, Tennessee  ·  EIN 581970851  ·  Private foundation

The Clayton Family Foundation is a Tennessee-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $7.6M in annual giving against $82.7M in assets. This page documents the 206 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Clayton Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$7.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$82.7M
Total assets
206
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

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

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Clayton Family Foundation, by amount:

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
Knoxville Science Museum
SITE DEMOLITION FOR NEW BUILDING
Knoxville, TN$300K2023
Knoxville Science Museum
SITE DEMOLITION FOR NEW BUILDING
Knoxville, TN$270K2024
United Way of Greater Knoxville
IMPROVING LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY
Knoxville, TN$255K2024
United Way of Greater Knoxville
IMPROVING LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY
Knoxville, TN$255K2023
United Way of Greater Knoxville
IMPROVING LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY
Knoxville, TN$255K2022
United Way of Greater Knoxville
GENERAL FUND
Knoxville, TN$255K2020
Knoxville Museum of Art
ART MUSEUM & EDUCATION
Knoxville, TN$102K2023
Episcopal School of Knoxville
CAPITAL BUILDING CAMPAIGN
Knoxville, TN$100K2023
Maryville College
CLAYTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Maryville, TN$100K2020
Episcopal School of Knoxville
CAPITAL BUILDING CAMPAIGN
Knoxville, TN$100K2020
Second Harvest Food Bank East Tennessee
BUILDING FUND
Knoxville, TN$100K2020
Knoxville Museum of Art
ART MUSEUM & EDUCATION
Knoxville, TN$100K2024

The Clayton Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$7.6M
2022$1.1M
2023$12.2M
2024$11.1M

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. Recent recipients include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Fidelity Investment Charitable Gift Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Clayton Family Foundation give in grants?
The Clayton Family Foundation reported $7.6M in grants in its most recent 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 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 The Clayton Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.