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Clayco Foundation

Clayco Foundation

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-1330583
Private Foundation
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Clayco Foundation

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-1330583
Private Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Clayco Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $1.9 million across 38 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.9M

2024
Grantees funded
38
Multi-year grantees
26%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

18

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$82.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Otto Nichols Iii
Board Member
R
Ryan M McGuire
Board Member
R
Richard D Moeckel
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Clayco Foundation?
No. Clayco Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Clayco Foundation give?
Clayco Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Clayco Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Clayco Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Clayco Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Clayco Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Clayco Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Clayco Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, University of Chicago, and TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Clayco Foundation?
Clayco Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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