Clayton Baker Trust
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.9M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+32.7% YoY
Grant Count
86
+19.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+11.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clayton Baker Trust reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Clayton Baker Trust provides grants to organizations across multiple sectors. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Environment
- Community Development
The foundation has demonstrated support for organizations such as the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Union of Concerned Scientists, Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore, and Rebuild Metro.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications from prospective grantees.
Grant Range
$5,000–$115,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Clayton Baker Trust primarily funds organizations in Maryland, New York, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $32,946,043
- Total giving: $2,364,500
- Total revenues: $4,489,692
- Total expenses: $2,777,303
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $31.3 million
- Total giving: $1.8 million
- Revenue: $1,818,215
- Expenses: $2,131,487
Giving rate: Approximately 5.7% of assets annually
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,946,043 | $31,315,347 | $30,801,659 |
| Revenue | $4,489,692 | $1,818,215 | $1,073,481 |
| Expenses | $2,777,303 | $2,131,487 | $2,249,934 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,436,289 | $1,840,994 | $1,947,810 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,169,274 | $1,545,946 | $839,405 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,062,249 | $1,962,048 | $2,068,402 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Healthcare for the Homeless ($77,500), Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore ($75,000), Baltimore Public Media ($70,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central MD Transportation Alliance Baltimore, MD | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $50,000 |
| Baltimore School for the Arts Baltimore, MD | EDUCATION:TWIGS PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| BALTIMORE BANNER INC BALTIMORE, MD | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $35,000 |
| BALTIMORE CIVIC FUND BALTIMORE, MD | OTHER | $12,000 |
| BALTIMORE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CORPO BALTIMORE, MD | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $50,000 |
| BALTIMORE PUBLIC MEDIA BALTIMORE, MD | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $70,000 |
| BECOMING INDEPENDENT SANTA ROSA, MD | OTHER | $20,000 |
| CHESAPEAKE BAY OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| CHESAPEAKE LEGAL ALLIANCE ANNAPOLIS, MD | ENVIRONMENT | $20,000 |
| CODE IN THE SCHOOLS INC BALTIMORE, MD | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
J B Powell Jr is listed as a contact person for the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM C BAKER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES MARTIN BAKER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Clayton Baker Trust fund?
Clayton Baker Trust provides grants to organizations across multiple sectors. Primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Environment • Community Development The foundation has demonstrated support for organizations such as the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Union of Concerned Scientists, Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore, and Rebuild Metro.
How do I apply for a grant from Clayton Baker Trust?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: Approximately $1.8–$2.4 million • Number of grants: 72–73 grants annually • Grant range: $5,000–$115,000 • Median grant size: $20,000 **Application Process:** The foundation accepts applications from prospective grantees. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Union of Concerned Scientists: $105,000 (Environment) • Rebuild Metro: $95,000 (Community Development) • Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore: $75,000 (Education)
Where does Clayton Baker Trust make grants?
Clayton Baker Trust primarily funds organizations in Maryland, New York, and Massachusetts.
What size grants does Clayton Baker Trust award?
In 2024, Clayton Baker Trust awarded 86 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Clayton Baker Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Clayton Baker Trust reported a distributable amount of $2.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Clayton Baker Trust's EIN?
Clayton Baker Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6054237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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