Claire & John Radway Foundation
Claire & John Radway Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mesa, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $500K. Net investment income was $170K.
Claire & John Radway Foundation at a glance
In short: Claire & John Radway Foundation gave $500K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,556
- +146.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $8,018,538
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Claire & John Radway Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lowell Observatory ($200K). Together the top 9 received $500K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 29 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Claire & John Radway Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1150% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $500K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Observatory Flagstaff, AZ | General Purposes | $200,000 |
| Phoenix Symphony Phoenix, AZ | Geenral Purposes | $100,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Punahou School Honolulu, HI | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| Friends of Public Radio Kbaq Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $40,000 |
| ASU School of Music Tempe, AZ | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Phoenix, AZ | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Prepatory Academy Waimea, HI | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Hoover Institution Stanford, CA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,018,538 | $216,716 | $666,326 | $500,000 | 9 | $577,194 | $170,247 | $474,841 |
| 2023 | $8,468,148 | $4,717,776 | $470,669 | $405,000 | 18 | $440,318 | $76,387 | $252,309 |
| 2022 | $4,221,041 | $4,200,079 | $5,142 | — | — | $5,045 | $11,820 | $18,271 |
| 2021 | $26,104 | $50,001 | $41,279 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | $1 | — |
| 2020 | $17,409 | $53,440 | $40,750 | $40,000 | 1 | — | $45,489 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Claire & John Radway Foundation reported a distributable amount of $475K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Claire & John Radway Foundation is led by Joe D. Cannon, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joe D. Cannon
Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$33K (2023) → $72K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John A. Radway Jr. (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $72K, to Joe D Cannon (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Claire & John Radway Foundation
How much does Claire & John Radway Foundation give each year?
Claire & John Radway Foundation gave $500K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $405K across 18 grants.
What is Claire & John Radway Foundation's typical grant size?
Claire & John Radway Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $55,556, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Claire & John Radway Foundation give grants?
Claire & John Radway Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (4 grants).
Does Claire & John Radway Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Claire & John Radway Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Claire & John Radway Foundation's largest grantees?
Claire & John Radway Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lowell Observatory ($200,000), Phoenix Symphony ($100,000) and Hospice of the Valley ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Claire & John Radway Foundation?
Claire & John Radway Foundation reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $577K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $475K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Claire & John Radway Foundation's EIN?
Claire & John Radway Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4620211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Claire & John Radway Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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