C Comstock Clayton Foundation
The C Comstock Clayton Foundation was a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return: the foundation reported making final distributions of its assets to public charities and formally dissolving on December 29, 2022. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
C Comstock Clayton Foundation at a glance
In short: C Comstock Clayton Foundation gave $1.8M across 16 grants in 2022 (avg $112K), mostly in Utah. 63% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,799,935
- +2149.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 16
- +166.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $112,496
- +743.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $40,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (10 of 16, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (89% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to C Comstock Clayton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The foundation dissolved in 2022, so this is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1462 E Alta Cir, Salt Lake City, UT 84103-4409
Phone: (801) 359-6928
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C Comstock Clayton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Utah Symphony and Opera ($600K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 28 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah, 9% to recipients in Oregon, and 3% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is C Comstock Clayton Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 10 of 16 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $67K; repeat grants $188K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 38% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $1.8M (2022). In 2022 it made 16 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Symphony and Opera Salt Lake City, UT | General Support Grant | $600,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Support Grant | $500,000 |
| Ballet West Salt Lake City, UT | General Support Grant | $150,000 |
| Utah Festival Opera CO Salt Lake City, UT | General Support Grant | $100,000 |
| Utah Shakespearean Festival Cedar City, UT | General Support Grant | $100,000 |
| Eugene Symphony Eugene, OR | General Support Grant | $100,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, UT | General Support Grant | $75,000 |
| Seattle Opera Seattle, WA | General Support Grant | $40,000 |
| Food for Lane County Eugene, OR | General Support Grant | $40,000 |
| The Road Home Salt Lake City, UT | General Support Grant | $35,935 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $274,573 | $1,822,465 | $1,799,935 | 16 | $1,805,415 | $261,545 | $55,141 |
| 2021 | $1,547,892 | $185,201 | $97,670 | $80,000 | 6 | $80,891 | $169,999 | $94,513 |
| 2020 | $1,459,259 | $110,644 | $95,163 | $80,000 | 6 | — | $96,045 | $85,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C Comstock Clayton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grantees included arts and cultural organizations, a university, and organizations addressing food access and homelessness. For example, Ballet West describes its mission as inspiring and empowering a broad community through ballet, while The Road Home describes its mission as helping individuals and families move out of homelessness and back into the Salt Lake County community.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $1,799,935. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $600,000, with a median grant of $40,000. All distributions made that year were paid in cash, according to the filing.
The largest reported grants included $600,000 to Utah Symphony and Opera, $500,000 to the University of Utah, $150,000 to Ballet West, and $100,000 each to Utah Festival Opera Co, Utah Shakespearean Festival, and Eugene Symphony. Each was listed as a general support grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Marcia Daneman as president, Jane Semmel as vice president, and Elizabeth Inghram as trustee.
C Comstock Clayton Foundation is led by Marcia Daneman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Marcia Daneman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Inghram
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Semmel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about C Comstock Clayton Foundation
How much does C Comstock Clayton Foundation give each year?
C Comstock Clayton Foundation gave $1.8M across 16 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $80K across 6 grants.
What is C Comstock Clayton Foundation's typical grant size?
C Comstock Clayton Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $40,000, and its average grant was $112,496, across 16 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from C Comstock Clayton Foundation that year got $67K on average.
Where does C Comstock Clayton Foundation give grants?
C Comstock Clayton Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (7 grants), Eugene, OR (5 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does C Comstock Clayton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of C Comstock Clayton Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are C Comstock Clayton Foundation's largest grantees?
C Comstock Clayton Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Utah Symphony and Opera ($600,000), University of Utah ($500,000) and Ballet West ($150,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does C Comstock Clayton Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grantees included arts and cultural organizations, a university, and organizations addressing food access and homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C Comstock Clayton Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is C Comstock Clayton Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, C Comstock Clayton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is C Comstock Clayton Foundation's EIN?
C Comstock Clayton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7007241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does C Comstock Clayton Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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