The Clayman Foundation
The Clayman Foundation is a private foundation based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including education, medical research and support, mental health, human services, cultural services, and food assistance.
The Clayman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Clayman Foundation gave $501K across 72 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $501,185
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 72
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,961
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,887,123
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (18 of 69, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (91% 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 The Clayman 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: One Presidential Boulevard 200, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Phone: (610) 667-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Clayman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oc-87 Inc ($240K). Together the top 10 received $349K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
363 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 352 grants of 363 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania recipients received 91% of grant dollars. Recipients in New York received 3%, Maryland 2%, Delaware 1%, and New Jersey 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Clayman Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 69 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 331% 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 $354K (2020) to $661K (2022). In 2024 it made 72 grants totaling $501K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oc-87 Inc Philadelphia, PA | Educational Support and Training | $240,000 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Wynnewood, PA | Medical Research and Support Services | $22,700 |
| Cogwell Philadelphia, PA | Mental Health Support Services | $16,000 |
| Aacr Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Cancer Research | $10,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind Warrington, PA | Educational Support and Training | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Music Alliance Philadelphia, PA | Entertainment and Cultural Services | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the University of PA Philadelphia, PA | Medical Research and Support Services | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Educational Services | $10,000 |
| Mighty Writers Philadelphia, PA | Educational Services | $10,000 |
| Soundmind Network Inc Landenberg, PA | Human Services | $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 | $3,887,123 | $233,341 | $710,609 | $501,185 | 72 | $644,333 | $167,065 | $194,377 |
| 2023 | $4,042,612 | $252,036 | $733,199 | $586,312 | 87 | $713,405 | $224,992 | $195,922 |
| 2022 | $4,100,374 | $317,443 | $803,358 | $660,515 | 95 | $783,581 | $297,666 | $222,334 |
| 2021 | $5,710,431 | $526,247 | $614,983 | $459,113 | 55 | $486,151 | $474,892 | $267,136 |
| 2020 | $5,398,873 | $213,570 | $493,544 | $354,022 | 54 | — | $194,519 | $231,360 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clayman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $194K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational support and services, medical research and support services, mental health support, cancer research, human services, cultural services, and food assistance and community support.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in its grantmaking. Mighty Writers says its mission is to teach children to think clearly and write with clarity, providing free year-round writing programs for more than 3,500 students each year. The Philadelphia Music Alliance says it promotes Philadelphia musicians’ contributions and supports programs that strengthen the city’s musical community. Support Center for Child Advocates describes its mission as advocating for children affected by abuse and neglect. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 72 grants totaling $501,185. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $240,000, with a median of $2,000.
The largest reported grant was $240,000 to OC-87 Inc. for educational support and training. Other notable grants included $22,700 to Lankenau Medical Center for medical research and support services; $16,000 to Cogwell for mental health support services; and $10,000 each to the AACR Foundation for cancer research, the Philadelphia Music Alliance for entertainment and cultural services, Johns Hopkins University for educational services, and Mighty Writers for educational services. The foundation also awarded $10,000 to the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind, the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, and SoundMind Network Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bradford Clayman as President, David Cohen as Vice President, and Stephen Cohen as Treasurer.
The Clayman Foundation is led by Bradford Clayman, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradford Clayman
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $110K (2024)
David Cohen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Cohen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $110K, to Bradford Clayman (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Clayman Foundation
How much does The Clayman Foundation give each year?
The Clayman Foundation gave $501K across 72 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $586K across 87 grants.
What is The Clayman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Clayman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,961, across 72 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Clayman Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Clayman Foundation give grants?
The Clayman Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (21 grants), Merion Station, PA (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Bala Cynwyd, PA (4 grants).
Does The Clayman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 72 grants with a stated purpose on The Clayman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (16 grants), "Educational Services" (8 grants) and "Spiritual Support Services" (7 grants).
Who are The Clayman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Clayman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oc-87 Inc ($240,000), Lankenau Medical Center ($22,700) and Cogwell ($16,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Clayman Foundation?
The Clayman Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $644K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Clayman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational support and services, medical research and support services, mental health support, cancer research, human services, cultural services, and food assistance and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Clayman 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 The Clayman Foundation's EIN?
The Clayman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3123678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Clayman 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.
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Grantable. (2026). The Clayman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-clayman-foundation-morg_9e21809dc85d41759b1ebea92a444f16
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