Foundations that fund organizations in Clayton, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Clayton nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $130K to Clayton organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Clayton around $5,000. 4 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Clayton
- $130K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Clayton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vital Projects Fund Inc C/O McDermott Will & Schulte Llp | New York, NY | 1 | $90K | $90K | Preselected only | General support |
| The McCabe Walls Family Foundation | Lafayette, CA | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | Education; Animal rescue |
| Bluescope Foundation North America | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Community - essential human services |
| Lowell Berry Foundation | Lafayette, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Hope House Project |
| Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation | Davis, CA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Er vet care. |
| William and Karen Lavoie Foundation | Redondo Beach, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Clayton, California?
Vital Projects Fund Inc C/O McDermott Will & Schulte Llp, The McCabe Walls Family Foundation, Bluescope Foundation North America, Lowell Berry Foundation, Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Clayton organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Clayton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.