Foundations that fund organizations in Clay, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Clay nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $19K to Clay organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Clay around $6,000. 2 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Clay
- $19K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in NY
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Clay organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Family Foundation | Bridgeview, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General unrestricted charitable purpose |
| Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund | Clarence, NY | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable operations expenses |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General contribution |
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 Clay, New York?
Bayer Family Foundation, Ferguson Stillman Charitable Fund, Baird Foundation Inc, Equitable Foundation Inc reported grants to Clay 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 Clay. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.