The Clayton Foundation
Clayton Foundation was established to support and enrich social, educational, cultural, and economic life in and around knoxville, Tennessee and other communities in the state of Tennessee.
The Clayton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Clayton Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $193,540,780
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Clayton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was East TN Foundation ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Clayton Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East TN Foundation Knoxville, TN | Gen Support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $193,540,780 | $4,218,574 | $79,175 | $30,000 | 1 | $4,101,391 |
| 2023 | $162,697,276 | $6,742,739 | $132,126 | $30,000 | 1 | $4,150,780 |
| 2022 | $131,065,075 | $3,333,954 | $251,078 | $30,000 | 1 | $3,333,954 |
| 2021 | $160,391,482 | $8,021,255 | $244,700 | $30,000 | 1 | $7,971,255 |
| 2020 | $132,987,439 | $5,137,816 | $178,757 | $30,000 | 1 | $3,422,728 |
About The Clayton Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Clayton Foundation is a public charity, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $193.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $4.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Clayton Foundation is led by James L. Clayton, President An since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James L. Clayton
President An
President → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → President An, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hallerin H. Hill
Regular Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Hand
Regular Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Shelso
Regular Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin T. Clayton
Vice Chair
Special Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Wilder
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Justice
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Raja J. Jubran (2020–2022) — Regular Director
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 The Clayton Foundation
How much does The Clayton Foundation give each year?
The Clayton Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is The Clayton Foundation?
The Clayton Foundation reported $193.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
Where does The Clayton Foundation operate?
The Clayton Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is The Clayton Foundation's EIN?
The Clayton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0753128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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