Clay Lacy Foundation
Clay Lacy Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 grants included support for aviation education, aviation organizations and museums, and organizations arranging humanitarian air transportation.
Clay Lacy Foundation at a glance
In short: Clay Lacy Foundation gave $321K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state California. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $321,405
- -28.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,088
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,215,799
- -11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (49% 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 Lacy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11762 Stonehenge Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90077
Phone: (818) 989-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clay Lacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bob Hoover Academy ($100K). Together the top 10 received $293K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 79 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 49% of grant dollars, Wisconsin 25%, Ohio 8%, Colorado 6%, and Connecticut 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clay Lacy Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) 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 $26K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% 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 $321K (2024) to $1.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $321K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Hoover Academy Salinas, CA | Support for Organization | $100,000 |
| EAA Aviation Foundation Oshkosh, WI | Support for Organization | $81,500 |
| National Aviation Hall of Fame Dayton, OH | Support for Organization | $26,000 |
| Los Angeles Sheriffs Fundation Los Angeles, CA | Support for Organization | $20,000 |
| Angel Flight West Santa Monica, CA | Support for Organization | $15,000 |
| Kiddie Hawk Air Academy Littleton, CO | Support for Organization | $10,730 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy Long Beach, CA | Support for Organization | $10,000 |
| Corporate Angels Network Danbury, CT | Support for Organization | $10,000 |
| Flights to Freedom St Cloud, MN | Support for Organization | $10,000 |
| Wings Over the Rockies Air & SP Denver, CO | Support for Organization | $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 | $2,215,799 | $74,211 | $359,185 | $321,405 | 16 | $321,405 | $44,535 | $177,758 |
| 2023 | $2,500,773 | $138,262 | $478,311 | $452,330 | 20 | $452,330 | $113,349 | $156,432 |
| 2022 | $2,840,822 | $148,223 | $486,748 | $440,803 | 17 | $440,803 | $118,834 | $180,532 |
| 2021 | $3,179,347 | $587,078 | $1,238,870 | $1,200,630 | 12 | $1,200,630 | $549,825 | $251,756 |
| 2020 | $3,831,139 | $-48,103 | $744,433 | $700,900 | 14 | — | $22,629 | $251,590 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clay Lacy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $178K 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 foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with aviation-related work. For example, Bob Hoover Academy describes its mission as using flight to provide youth with challenging education and flight-training opportunities, while EAA Aviation Foundation says it supports the Experimental Aircraft Association. Angel Flight West says it arranges free air transportation for people with health care and other compelling needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $321,405. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to Bob Hoover Academy, $81,500 to EAA Aviation Foundation, $26,000 to National Aviation Hall of Fame, $20,000 to Los Angeles Sheriffs Fundation, and $15,000 to Angel Flight West. Each was listed as support for the organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clay Lacy as director, president and vice president; Scott Patterson as director and treasurer; and Bruce McCaw as director.
Clay Lacy Foundation is led by Clay Lacy, Director, President & Vice President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clay Lacy
Director, President & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce McCaw
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Patterson
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Mucklestone (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Lacy Foundation
How much does Clay Lacy Foundation give each year?
Clay Lacy Foundation gave $321K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $452K across 20 grants.
What is Clay Lacy Foundation's typical grant size?
Clay Lacy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $20,088, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clay Lacy Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does Clay Lacy Foundation give grants?
Clay Lacy Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (25%) and Ohio (8%).
Does Clay Lacy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Clay Lacy Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Organization" (16 grants).
Who are Clay Lacy Foundation's largest grantees?
Clay Lacy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bob Hoover Academy ($100,000), EAA Aviation Foundation ($81,500) and National Aviation Hall of Fame ($26,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clay Lacy Foundation?
Clay Lacy Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $321K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clay Lacy Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with aviation-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clay Lacy Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Lacy Foundation's EIN?
Clay Lacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1942515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Clay Lacy 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Clay Lacy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/clay-lacy-foundation-morg_f816286004e8409a88513ae423f919a1
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