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The Clayton Fund Inc

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 760285764  ·  Private foundation

The Clayton Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.4M in grants paid and $32.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 214 individual grants from this funder — $9.5M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for domestic violence. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$32.7M
Total assets
214
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Clayton Fund Inc funds

The Clayton Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on domestic violence, economic development, education, environment & conservation, health care, and related causes.

Domestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Clayton Fund Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc
CHARITABLE
Annapolis, MD$350K2020
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
CHARITABLE
Houston, TX$250K2024
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc
CHARITABLE
Houston, TX$245K2022
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
CHARITABLE
Houston, TX$245K2023
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc
CHARITABLE
Houston, TX$225K2020
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
CHARITABLE
New York, NY$220K2024
Prairie View A&m Foundation
CHARITABLE
Houston, TX$200K2022
Planned Parenthood Federation of Americainc
CHARITABLE
New York, NY$175K2020
Princeton University
CHARITABLE
Princeton, NJ$150K2020
San Miguel-casa Inc
CHARITABLE
Austin, TX$150K2024
Beta Foundation
Capital grant to complete Phase II of the JOY Campaign, the Confetti Campus
Houston, TX$150K2024
Target Hunger
charitable
Houston, TX$125K2022
Planned Parenthood Federation of Americainc
CHARITABLE
New York, NY$120K2022
Annunciation Orthodox School
Light the Way Capital Campaign
Houston, TX$120K2024
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
CHARITABLE
New York, NY$120K2023

The Clayton Fund Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.4M
2022$2.4M
2023$2.2M
2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from The Clayton Fund Inc

The Clayton Fund Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Clayton Fund Inc

Does The Clayton Fund Inc accept grant applications?
The Clayton Fund Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Clayton Fund Inc fund?
The Clayton Fund Inc's grants focus on domestic violence. Recent recipients include Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Clayton Fund Inc give in grants?
The Clayton Fund Inc reported $2.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.5M over 214 grants.
Where is The Clayton Fund Inc located?
The Clayton Fund Inc is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 760285764.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Clayton Fund Inc'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 Fund Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.