Clay Foundation - West
Preselected recipients only
Clay Foundation - West is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $646,200 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $166,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$646,200
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$166,200
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $581,100 the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $581,100 | 23 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $646,200 | 21 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Clay Foundation - West says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Clay Foundation - West funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $626,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Playhouse | Unrestricted operating funds. | $166,200 |
| Cinnabar Theater | Unrestricted operating funds. | $100,000 |
| Sonoma Arts Live | Unrestricted operating funds. | $40,000 |
| Exploratorium | Unrestricted operating funds. | $40,000 |
| La Luz Center | Unrestricted operating funds. | $35,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds. | $30,000 |
| Chinese American International Scho | Unrestricted operating funds. | $30,000 |
| Jack London Park Partners | Unrestricted operating funds. | $25,000 |
| Brooks School | Unrestricted operating funds. | $20,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance | Unrestricted operating funds. | $20,000 |
| American Conservatory Theatre | Unrestricted operating funds. | $20,000 |
| Sonoma Community Center | Unrestricted operating funds. | $15,000 |
| Marin Theatre Company | Unrestricted operating funds. | $15,000 |
| Mission Science Workshop | Unrestricted operating funds. | $15,000 |
| Smuin Ballet | Unrestricted operating funds. | $15,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds. | $12,500 |
| Sonoma Valley Authors FestivalMarin | Unrestricted operating funds. | $12,500 |
| San Francisco LGBT Community Center | Unrestricted operating funds. | $10,000 |
| Sebastiani Theatre Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds. | $10,000 |
| Compass Family Services | Unrestricted operating funds. | $7,500 |
| Sonoma Speaker Series | Unrestricted operating funds. | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Buffington Clay Miller
- Christine Tieu
- Buckner W Clay
Questions people ask
Does Clay Foundation - West accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clay Foundation - West give?
$646,200 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Clay Foundation - West?
Its 2024 filing lists Buffington Clay Miller (President), Christine Tieu (Secretary) and Buckner W Clay (Cfo).
What does Clay Foundation - West fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and community development.