Clayman Family Foundation Inc
Clayman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Canfield, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to individual recipients in Ohio.
Clayman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Clayman Family Foundation Inc gave $99K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,785
- -22.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,232
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,434
- Total assets
- $613,129
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Clayman Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 6601 Westford Place Suite 101, Canfield, OH 44406
Phone: (330) 533-9777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clayman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Clayman Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 323% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2021) to $128K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $98,785 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $613,129 | $20,235 | $109,223 | $98,785 | 12 | $103,805 | $14,817 | $32,141 |
| 2024 | $703,444 | $-1,971 | $138,542 | $127,568 | 14 | $132,343 | $11,963 | $34,549 |
| 2023 | $845,953 | $-10,603 | $119,215 | $103,063 | 11 | $107,588 | $12,477 | $37,890 |
| 2022 | $977,733 | $422,988 | $83,635 | $73,359 | 9 | $76,910 | $257,554 | $41,950 |
| 2021 | $733,923 | $14,312 | $76,499 | $72,974 | 9 | — | $14,312 | $41,469 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clayman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $98,785 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,338 to $15,000, with a median of $8,434. All 12 listed grants were scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joel A. Clayman as president and secretary, and Gary A. Clayman and Michael S. Clayman as vice presidents.
Clayman Family Foundation Inc is led by Joel A. Clayman, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joel A. Clayman
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary A. Clayman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael S. Clayman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Clayman Family Foundation Inc
How much does Clayman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Clayman Family Foundation Inc gave $99K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $128K across 14 grants.
What is Clayman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Clayman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,434, and its average grant was $8,232, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clayman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Clayman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Clayman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Clayman Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
How large is Clayman Family Foundation Inc?
Clayman Family Foundation Inc reported $613K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Clayman Family Foundation Inc?
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 Clayman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Clayman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1685923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Clayman Family Foundation Inc 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 October 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 2021–2025
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