Private foundation · EIN 47-1330583 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clayco Foundation the

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: 18 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $88K. 28% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$1.9M
Median grant
$88K
Stays in IL
28%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineNew York, NYEllen S Clark RVCL Research Fund$313K
Washington UniversitySt Louis, MORVCL Anti-body$261K
University of ChicagoChicago, ILDiscretion of Dean of the Division of Biological Sciences and the Pritzker School of Medicine$200K
Netherland America FoundationNew York, NYUniversity of Leiden Medical Center, RVCL Research$200K
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIRVCL Research, Nourti Neamati, Ph.D.$145K
University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineNew York, NYEllen S Clark RVCL Research Fund$138K
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILNourish Campaign$125K
University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineNew York, NYEllen S Clark RVCL Research Fund$110K
The Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PAClayco Diversity Scholarship in the Dept of Architectural Engineering$100K
Ace Mentor Program of AmericaPhiladelphia, PAArchitecture, Construction & Engineering Mentorship$75K
University of Chicago Harris School of Public PolicyChicago, ILObama Foundation Scholars Program$50K
Next Level Empowerment CenterNew Haven, CTAt Next Level Boys Academy and Empowerment Center, we help young men become strong leaders by providing mentorship and support in a positiv…$25K
Tools Up Foundation IncChicago, ILTools Up Foundation (TUF) is 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and workforce development, in the constr…$25K
Liv Recovery Sober LivingLake St Louis, MOWe strive to provide safe, loving and life building recovery homes for those who suffer from substance use disorder and co-occurring mental…$25K
Beyond Care Resource CenterPhiladelphia, PABeyond Care is a home care company in St Louis MO.$25K
Servants for HopeAustin, TXServing low-income families in marginalized communities by helping address and alleviate the daily challenges we face together.$25K
Tgi MovementChicago, ILOur mission is to curate and cultivate Oasis-es throughout the city of Chicago to unite youth across neighborhood boundaries ultimately dis…$25K
Young Voices With Action IncSt Louis, MOTo be a premier youth-led organization that empowers andchallenges our peers to lead and take on leadership roles withintheir homes, commun…$25K

By state: New York 4 · Illinois 5 · Missouri 3 · Pennsylvania 3 · Michigan 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Clayco Foundation the is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Tony Schofield, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Clayco Foundation the 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 Clayco Foundation the give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 18 grants, a median of $88K.

Where does Clayco Foundation the give?

New York (4 grants), Illinois (5 grants), Missouri (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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