Clay Foundation - East
Clay Foundation - East is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In filing year 2024, it reported 17 grants totaling $500,000, all to organizations in North Carolina.
Clay Foundation - East at a glance
In short: Clay Foundation - East gave $500K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in North Carolina. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,412
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,480,749
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clay Foundation - East
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 418 Sboylan Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603-1910
Phone: (919) 781-7550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clay Foundation - East funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CASA ($50K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 85 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clay Foundation - East open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 255% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2020) to $500K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA Raleigh, NC | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle Raleigh, NC | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Raleigh, NC | Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Resources for Seniors Raleigh, NC | Charity | $50,000 |
| Oak City Cares Raleigh, NC | Charity | $35,000 |
| Food Bank of Central Eastern NC Raleigh, NC | Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Wake County Raleigh, NC | Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Figs Raleigh, NC | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission Raleigh, NC | Charity | $25,000 |
| Urban Ministries of Wake County Raleigh, NC | Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
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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 | $3,480,749 | $437,262 | $502,750 | $500,000 | 17 | $500,000 | $434,512 | $196,421 |
| 2023 | $3,543,487 | $738,818 | $417,396 | $405,000 | 17 | $405,000 | $726,422 | $178,830 |
| 2022 | $3,224,954 | $558,729 | $413,344 | $405,000 | 17 | $405,000 | $550,385 | $182,695 |
| 2021 | $3,079,569 | $430,729 | $377,444 | $365,000 | 17 | $365,000 | $418,285 | $183,579 |
| 2020 | $3,030,111 | $459,427 | $334,674 | $330,000 | 17 | — | $454,753 | $166,073 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clay Foundation - East reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The provided filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, older adults’ independence, health care, and community support.
For example, Resources for Seniors says it provides home- and community-based services to help older adults and adults with disabilities remain independent in their homes. Inter-Faith Food Shuttle says it works to feed neighbors, teach self-sufficiency, and grow healthy foods. CASA says it provides access to stable, affordable housing for people who are homeless or at risk. Advance Community Health says it delivers primary health care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $500,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $50,000 each to CASA, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Meals on Wheels, and Resources for Seniors; $35,000 to Oak City Cares; and $30,000 each to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC and The Salvation Army of Wake County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- Adryon Hamilton Clay — President/T
- Marjorie Buffington Miller — Vice Preside
- Edward Ralph Barnard II — Secretary
Clay Foundation - East is led by Adryon Hamilton Clay, President & T on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adryon Hamilton Clay
President & T
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward Ralph Barnard II
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marjorie Buffington Miller
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Clay Foundation - East
How much does Clay Foundation - East give each year?
Clay Foundation - East gave $500K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $405K across 17 grants.
What is Clay Foundation - East's typical grant size?
Clay Foundation - East's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,412, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clay Foundation - East give grants?
Clay Foundation - East gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (17 grants).
Who are Clay Foundation - East's largest grantees?
Clay Foundation - East's largest 2024 grantees include CASA ($50,000), Interfaith Food Shuttle ($50,000) and Meals on Wheels ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clay Foundation - East?
Clay Foundation - East reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clay Foundation - East fund?
The provided filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, older adults’ independence, health care, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clay Foundation - East?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clay Foundation - East's EIN?
Clay Foundation - East's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0528294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Clay Foundation - East 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 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Clay Foundation - East funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/clay-foundation-east-morg_f62057d6cab74b79be3647f3ed385d5b
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