Private foundation · EIN 20-0528294 · Raleigh, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clay Foundation - East

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $500K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$500K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
CASARaleigh, NCCharitable purposes$50K
Interfaith Food ShuttleRaleigh, NCCharitable purposes$50K
Meals on WheelsRaleigh, NCCharitable purposes$50K
Resources for SeniorsRaleigh, NCCharity$50K
Oak City CaresRaleigh, NCCharity$35K
Food Bank of Central Eastern NcRaleigh, NCCharitable purposes$30K
The Salvation Army of Wake CountyRaleigh, NCCharitable purposes$30K
FigsRaleigh, NCCharitable purposes$25K
Raleigh Rescue MissionRaleigh, NCCharity$25K
Urban Ministries of Wake CountyRaleigh, NCCharitable purposes$25K
Wake SmilesRaleigh, NCCharitable purpose$25K
Warmth for WakeRaleigh, NCCharitable purposes$25K
Alliances Medical MinistryRaleigh, NCCharity$20K
Habitat for HumanityRaleigh, NCHousing$15K
The Shepard's Table Soup KitchenRaleigh, NCCharitable purposes$15K
Transitions LifecareRaleigh, NCCharitable purposes$15K
Advance Community HealthRaleigh, NCCharity$15K

About this foundation

Clay Foundation - East is a private grantmaking foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina, administered in care of Adryon Hamilton Clay, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Clay Foundation - East accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Clay Foundation - East give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $500K across 17 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Clay Foundation - East give?

North Carolina (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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