Virginia Clay Foundation
Accepts applications
Virginia Clay Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$27.4 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 19 | $22.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 14 | $24.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 13 | $27.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Virginia Clay 6716 West Dover Terrace, Fort Worth, TX 76132 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 423-1981 |
| What to submit | Grant application should include 1)date, 2)name of organization, 3)date organization began, 4)street address, 5)mailing address (if other than street address), 6)city, state, zip, 7)executive director, 8) name & title of contact person, 9)telephone number, 10)fax number, 11)email address, 12)amount of current request, 13)brief description of request, 14)total project costs, 15)most recent funding received date and amount, 16)probable date project ends, 17)tax exempt number. Please include: 1)on one page or less a description of your organization's mission statement; may also include purpose, goals and major accomplishments, 2)on one page or less a description and need for the proposed program/project including number of people it will benefit, 3)a copy of the organization's IRS exempt letter, 4)list of major contributors and matching grants, 5)list of trustees or board of directors, 6)the most recent audit or financial statement, and 7)signature of executive director on form. |
| Deadlines | January 1 - september 30 |
| Restrictions | N/a inquiries should be directed to VCLAY2012@gmail.com. Please state name, organization, telephone number and your question. |
What Virginia Clay Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Christian School | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $200,000 |
| Cook Children's Health Foundation | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $150,000 |
| Texas Health Resources Foundation | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $150,000 |
| University of Texas at Arlington College of Business | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $150,000 |
| TCU Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $100,000 |
| TCU Neeley School of Business | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $100,000 |
| Day Resource Center | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
| Kimbell Art Museum | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
| Lighthouse for the Blind | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
| Modern Art Museum | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of FW | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
| Union Gospel Missions of Tarrant City | Further the exempt purpose of the receipient | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Virginia Clay
- Karen Patterson Vargas
- Michael Alan Patterson
Questions people ask
Does Virginia Clay Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 1 - september 30.
How much does Virginia Clay Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Virginia Clay Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Virginia Clay (Director), Karen Patterson Vargas (Director) and Michael Alan Patterson (Director).
What does Virginia Clay Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.