The Clayton Fund Inc
The Clayton Fund Inc is an independent private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Established as a trust in 1952, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-exempt status granted in September 1989.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.4M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+13.5% YoY
Grant Count
49
-5.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
+20.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is giving aid to the needy, with particular emphasis on:
- Aid to the needy, especially children
- Education
- Environment
- Family planning
- Agriculture
- Arts and culture
Grantmaking
The foundation does not stipulate confirmed application deadlines. Prospective grantees are advised to approach the foundation directly for application information. The foundation's fiscal year ends in December.
Grant Range
$5,000–$250,000
Average Grant
$41,200
Review Cycle
. Prospective grantees are advised to approach the foundation directly for application information. The foundation's fiscal year ends in December.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, New York, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- $32.7–$34.4 million (as of most recent filings)
Annual Activity (2023):
- Total assets: $32.7 million
- Revenue: $2.1–$2.8 million
- Total giving: $2.4 million
- Expenses: $2.7 million
EIN: 76-0285764
Address: 712 Main Street, Floor 11, Houston, TX 77002-3201
Contact: 713-216-4055
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,447,419 | $32,746,745 | $33,315,588 |
| Revenue | $4,782,820 | $2,130,196 | $2,785,413 |
| Expenses | $3,095,013 | $2,699,650 | $2,908,192 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,603,641 | $2,299,573 | $2,449,780 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,323,116 | $1,750,589 | $2,240,365 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,076,973 | $2,587,872 | $2,663,148 |
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
249 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- William Garwood – President
- William Baker – Vice President
- Chase Bank of Texas - Houston – Secretary/Treasurer
Major donors: William L. Clayton and Susan V. Clayton
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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