The CLAWS Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2005 and located in Reston, Virginia. It serves as the primary philanthropic vehicle of Arthur Dantchik and Jeffrey Yass, managing directors of Susquehanna International Group, an options-trading company headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. The foundation maintains a focused portfolio of charitable giving centered on healthcare, medical research, social services, humanitarian relief, and the arts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
-74.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.5M
-38.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
+4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$842K
-41.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Claws Foundation reported a distributable amount of $831K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation emphasizes building "long and lasting relationships with charities that are making a real difference" rather than spreading resources thinly across many organizations. Primary funding areas include:
- Healthcare and children's hospitals
- Medical research
- Social services
- Humanitarian relief
- The arts
- Jewish charities
- Libertarian policy organizations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Local, national, and international giving.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 (Most Recent):
- Total revenues: $44,818,209
- Total expenses: $30,152,547
- Total assets: $24,568,049
- Number of employees: 0
2022:
- Total revenues: $10,612,124
- Total expenses: $37,800,000
- Total assets: $9,900,000
- Total liabilities: $0
2020:
- Revenue: $109,729,050
- Expenses: $36,310,896
- Assets: $80,887,163
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,175,094 | $24,568,049 | $9,902,387 |
| Revenue | $376,718 | $44,818,209 | $10,612,124 |
| Expenses | $18,769,673 | $30,152,547 | $37,764,971 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $18,532,939 | $30,145,000 | $37,601,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $328,824 | $16,901,209 | $10,390,831 |
| Distributable Amount | $830,934 | $91,823 | $1,264,662 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ($5,000,000), Thomas Jefferson University ($3,000,000), Dia Art Foundation ($2,534,565).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR DECISION EDUCATION BALA CYNWYD, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500,000 |
| BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION BOCA RATON, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| CALDER GARDENS PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000,000 |
| DIA ART FOUNDATION BEACON, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,534,565 |
| FIDELITY CHARITABLE COVINGTON, KY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $600,000 |
| FRANKLIN INSTITUTE PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| FRIENDS OF FACES RESTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| GREENWICH HOUSE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| HIRSHHORN MUSEUM WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Arthur Dantchik – Founder/Director; managing director of Susquehanna International Group
- Jeffrey Yass – Founder/Director; managing director of Susquehanna International Group
- Alan P. Dye – Director
- Sterling Foundation Management LLC – Administrative contact
Arthur Dantchik has contributed over $150 million to the foundation since 2017.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN P DYE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARTHUR DANTCHIK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 450 Reston, VA 20191
Phone: (703) 793-0775
Email: info@clawsfoundation.org
Grant Inquiries: grants@clawsfoundation.org
Website: https://clawsfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Claws Foundation fund?
The foundation emphasizes building "long and lasting relationships with charities that are making a real difference" rather than spreading resources thinly across many organizations. Primary funding areas include: • Healthcare and children's hospitals • Medical research • Social services • Humanitarian relief • The arts • Jewish charities • Libertarian policy organizations
How do I apply for a grant from Claws Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 21-38 grants annually in recent years (2023 data shows 21 grants; 2023 data from another source shows 38 grants) • Annual giving: approximately $30-45 million in recent years • 2023 annual giving: $30,145,000 **Grant Sizes:** • Grant range: $3,000 to $10,000,000 • Median grant: $100,000 **Application Process:** • Invitation only; no unsolicited applications accepted **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Silver Valley Research Foundation: $10,000,000 • Women in Need (WIN): $2,…
Where does Claws Foundation make grants?
Local, national, and international giving.
What size grants does Claws Foundation award?
In 2024, Claws Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $18.5M — an average of about $842K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Claws Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Claws Foundation reported a distributable amount of $831K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Claws Foundation's EIN?
Claws Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1658710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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