Claws Foundation
Accepts applications
Claws Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.5 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $175,000 and the largest $5.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18.5 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$175,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was down from $30.1 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30.1 million | 21 | $24.6 million |
| 2024 | $18.5 million | 22 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sterling Foundation Management LLC 12030 Sunrise Valley Dr Ste 450, Reston, VA 20191 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 437-9720 |
| What to submit | None prescribed |
| Restrictions | Recognized section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations only |
What Claws Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $11.7 million |
| New York | 7 | $4.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $750,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $600,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $205,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $150,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | General support | $5.0 million |
| Thomas Jefferson University | General support | $3.0 million |
| Dia Art Foundation | General support | $2.5 million |
| Women in Need Inc | General support | $2.0 million |
| Alliance for Decision Education | General support | $1.5 million |
| Calder Gardens | General support | $1.0 million |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General support | $1.0 million |
| Refuge Point | General support | $750,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | General support | $600,000 |
| Hirshhorn Museum | General support | $250,000 |
| Friends of Faces | General support | $200,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| Franklin Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| Save the Children | General support | $100,000 |
| The Public Theater | General support | $100,000 |
| Greenwich House | General support | $50,000 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Wistar Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Orphaned Starfish Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Skin Cancer Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Musket Ridge Junior Academy | General support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan P Dye
- Arthur Dantchik
Questions people ask
Does Claws Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Claws Foundation give?
$18.5 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $175,000.
Who runs Claws Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan P Dye (Director) and Arthur Dantchik (Director).
What does Claws Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.