Foundations that fund organizations in Clayton, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Clayton nonprofits
35 private foundations gave $449K to Clayton organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 35 that say either way accept applications.
86 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Clayton around $2,000. 14 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 35
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 35 that state a policy
- Dollars to Clayton
- $449K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 86
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in NY
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Clayton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bockus Brown Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 2 | $110K | $55K | Preselected only | Contribution to the donee for preserving and protecting the…; Contribution to the donee to acquire, establish, and conser… |
| Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn | Dallas, TX | 2 | $90K | $45K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Edward John Noble Foundation Inc | Greenwich, CT | 5 | $35K | $5,000 | Yes | General support; Boatyard campaign; Mandy gonzalez- broadway singer quartet- sponsor show |
| Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 17 | $33K | $500 | Yes | General support; Library; In honor of d. barton haxall |
| Tahoe Maritime Foundation | San Jose, CA | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | Tools for new boat building |
| Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation | Canton, OH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Conservation Connections Program |
| The Phinney Charitable Foundation Inc | Clayton, NY | 11 | $18K | $350 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Miller S & Adelaide S Gaffney Fdn C/O Chemung Canal Trust Company | Binghamton, NY | 3 | $16K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Fresh Sound Foundation Inc | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Environmental |
| Stephenson Pope Babcock Foundation | Winstonsalem, NC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable use |
| Charles H Stout Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | New boat shop |
| The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes | Wynantskill, NY | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Preselected only | See attachment |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 5 | $7,463 | $250 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| The Graham Foundation C/O Andrew M Jefferson Trustee | Greenville, DE | 4 | $7,078 | $1,535 | Preselected only | Charitable; Program support |
| Dodge Charitable Trust | Mechanicsville, MD | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Historic preservation |
| Twin Trees Foundationinc | Hobe Sound, FL | 4 | $6,750 | $750 | Preselected only | General support; Campus capital campaign |
| Sutton Family Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | 2025 donation |
| Sisters of St Joseph Foundation Inc | Watertown, NY | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Religious education programs |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 6 | $3,235 | $225 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| Byers Charitable Trust | Columbus, OH | 1 | $3,128 | $3,128 | Preselected only | General support |
| Fred L Emerson Foundation Inc | Auburn, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Reynolds Charitable Foundation Trust | Chevy Chase, MD | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Fletcher Foundation Inc | Skaneateles, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Operating fund |
| Clear Family Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Historic preservation |
| The James C and Margaret W Pontious Foundation Inc | Lakewood Ranch, FL | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General charitable giving |
| The William G Pomeroy Foundation | Syracuse, NY | 1 | $1,950 | $1,950 | Yes | Nys historic marker |
| Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,788 | $1,788 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation Ltd | East Amherst, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Curriculum grant |
| The Richard & Rebecca Evans Family Foundation Inc | Johnstown, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Price Chopper's Golub Foundation | Schenectady, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support/capital campaign |
| The Duke Malavenda Foundation Inc | Syracuse, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | 2023 contribution |
| Kitt and Dan Goodwin Family Private Foundation | Tampa, FL | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Uhy Cares Ny Inc | Albany, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | In loving memory of mary j. zovistoski |
| Jane Patterson Endowment Fund | Telford, PA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| Lamando Family Foundation | Westport, CT | 1 | — | Preselected only | UnrestrictedGrant |
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, New York?
The Bockus Brown Family Foundation, Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn, Edward John Noble Foundation Inc, Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc, Tahoe Maritime Foundation and 30 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.