The Clayton Fund Inc
The Clayton Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it reported 49 grants totaling $2,540,000 to organizations including reproductive health providers, a medical school, a youth shelter program, and organizations supporting education, workforce development, and community spaces.
The Clayton Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Clayton Fund Inc gave $2.5M across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in Texas. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,540,000
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,837
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $34,447,419
- +5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (12 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% 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 Clayton Fund Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists Ursela Charleston, Trust Officer, as the contact. Form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards are listed as not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Ursela Charleston - Trust Officer
Mailing address: 712 Main Street 11Th Floor North, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 216-4055
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Clayton Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
272 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 272 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 12% to New York, 4% to Maryland, and 1% each to Wisconsin and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Clayton Fund Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 49 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $2.2M (2023) to $3.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Houston, TX | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | Charitable | $220,000 |
| Beta Foundation Houston, TX | Capital grant to complete Phase II of the JOY Campaign, the Confetti Campus | $150,000 |
| San Miguel-CASA Inc Austin, TX | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Annunciation Orthodox School Houston, TX | Light the Way Capital Campaign | $120,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | To help offset the costs associated with the Clinic's efforts to provide birth control free of charge to patients | $100,000 |
| Friends of Pumpkin Park Houston, TX | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Prison Entrepreneurship Program INC Houston, TX | Toward workforce development and entrepreneurship programs | $100,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc Pasadena, TX | Emergency Shelter Program | $75,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Cameron County San Antonio, TX | To support health care and education in Brownsville and Harlingen and via telehealth | $70,000 |
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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 | $34,447,419 | $4,782,820 | $3,095,013 | $2,540,000 | 49 | $2,603,641 | $4,323,116 | $3,076,973 |
| 2023 | $32,746,745 | $2,130,196 | $2,699,650 | $2,237,500 | 52 | $2,299,573 | $1,750,589 | $2,587,872 |
| 2022 | $33,315,588 | $2,785,413 | $2,908,192 | $2,387,500 | 58 | $2,449,780 | $2,240,365 | $2,663,148 |
| 2021 | $33,445,957 | $4,255,787 | $3,492,859 | $2,960,000 | 58 | $3,022,884 | $3,828,515 | $2,894,503 |
| 2020 | $32,695,557 | $3,481,938 | $2,857,398 | $2,369,000 | 55 | — | $2,997,507 | $2,326,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clayton Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.1M 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 show support for organizations working in areas including reproductive and family health, education, workforce development, youth services, and community spaces. These are areas represented by the listed grants, not stated foundation-wide focus areas.
Among its 2024 grantees, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast describes its mission as ensuring people can manage their sexual and reproductive health through health services, education, and advocacy. San Miguel-CASA says it provides funding for family planning, maternity care, and health education. Baylor College of Medicine describes its work as advancing human health through patient care, research, education, and community services. Prison Entrepreneurship Program says it brings executives and inmates together through entrepreneurship and servant leadership to transform lives, restore families, and rebuild communities. Friends of Pumpkin Park says it supports a vision for a Houston community space offering outdoor experiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $2,540,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median of $35,000. Among the largest grants were $250,000 to Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, $220,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, $150,000 each to BETA Foundation and San Miguel-CASA, and $120,000 to Annunciation Orthodox School.
Other notable grants included $100,000 each to Baylor College of Medicine, Friends of Pumpkin Park, and Prison Entrepreneurship Program; $75,000 to Bridge Over Troubled Waters; $70,000 to Planned Parenthood Cameron County; and $60,000 each to Access Esperanza Clinics and Teach for America. Listed grant purposes included a capital campaign, birth control provided free to patients, workforce development and entrepreneurship programs, an emergency shelter program, and health care and education support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Clayton Fund Inc is led by William Garwood, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Garwood
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Burdine C. Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
William Baker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
JPMorgan Chase Bank
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$156K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chase Bank Of Texas Houston (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 $156K, to JPMorgan Chase Bank (Sec/Treas). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Clayton Fund Inc
How much does The Clayton Fund Inc give each year?
The Clayton Fund Inc gave $2.5M across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 52 grants.
What is The Clayton Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Clayton Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $51,837, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Clayton Fund Inc that year got $54K on average.
Where does The Clayton Fund Inc give grants?
The Clayton Fund Inc gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (31 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does The Clayton Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of The Clayton Fund Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants) and "Program Support" (5 grants).
Who are The Clayton Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Clayton Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast ($250,000), Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($220,000) and Beta Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Clayton Fund Inc?
The Clayton Fund Inc reported $34.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Clayton Fund Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including reproductive and family health, education, workforce development, youth services, and community spaces. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Clayton Fund Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Clayton Fund Inc's EIN?
The Clayton Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0285764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Clayton Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-clayton-fund-inc-morg_1060424749bb4142b4d25dc56e4c030e
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