Funding search · EIN 471330583 · Chicago, IL
Clayco Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 53
- grants reported
- $6.4M
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $79,797
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine8 grants · $2.0M
- Rebuild Foundation1 grant · $1.0M
- University of Chicago3 grants · $600,000
- University of Michigan3 grants · $373,978
- Washington University1 grant · $260,625
- Greater Chicago Food Depository2 grants · $250,000
- Savannah College of Art and Design1 grant · $250,000
- Netherland-America Foundation Incorporated1 grant · $200,000
- Netherland America Foundation1 grant · $200,000
- Penn State2 grants · $200,000
Giving over time
Grant history
All 53 reported grants, largest first.
- $1.0M
Rebuild Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022
Construction of St. Laurence Arts Incubator
- $500,000
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
Ellen S Clark RVCL Research Fund
- $337,500
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
Ellen S Clark RVCL Research Fund
- $337,500
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
Ellen S Clark RVCL Research Fund
- $312,500
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · New York, NY · 2024
Ellen S Clark RVCL Research Fund
- $260,625
Washington University · St Louis, MO · 2024
RVCL Anti-body
- $250,000
Savannah College of Art and Design · Savannah, GA · 2022
SCAD Discretion, Clark Hall designation
- $200,000
Netherland America Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
University of Leiden Medical Center, RVCL Research
- $200,000
University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2024
Discretion of Dean of the Division of Biological Sciences and the Pritzker School of Medicine
- $200,000
Netherland-America Foundation Incorporated · New York, NY · 2023
University of Leiden Medical Center, RVCL Research
- $200,000
University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023
Discretion of Dean of the Division of Biological Sciences and the Pritzker School of Medicine
- $200,000
University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2022
Discretion of Dean of the Division of Biological Sciences and the Pritzker School of Medicine
- $149,100
University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2022
RVCL Research, Nourti Neamati, Ph.D.
- $145,081
University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2024
RVCL Research, Nourti Neamati, Ph.D.
- $137,500
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · New York, NY · 2024
Ellen S Clark RVCL Research Fund
- $125,000
Greater Chicago Food Depository · Chicago, IL · 2024
Nourish Campaign
- $125,000
Greater Chicago Food Depository · 2023
Nourish Campaign
- $110,000
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · New York, NY · 2024
Ellen S Clark RVCL Research Fund
- $110,000
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
Ellen S Clark RVCL Research Fund
- $110,000
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
Ellen S Clark RVCL Research Fund
- $100,000
The Pennsylvania State University · University Park, PA · 2024
Clayco Diversity Scholarship in the Dept of Architectural Engineering
- $100,000
Penn State · University Park, PA · 2023
Clayco Diversity Scholarship in the Dept of Architectural Engineering
- $100,000
Penn State · University Park, PA · 2022
Clayco Diversity Scholarship in the Dept of Architectural Engineering
- $82,000
Institute Curie (Paris) · 2023
RVCL Molecular Mechanisms, Dr Nicolas Manel, Ph.D.
- $82,000
University of Edinburgh · 2023
RVCL-TREX1 and vascular biology, Dr. David Hunt, Ph.D.
- $82,000
University of Edinburgh · 2022
RVCL-TREX1 and vascular biology, Dr. David Hunt, Ph.D.
- $79,797
University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2023
RVCL Research, Nourti Neamati, Ph.D.
- $75,000
Ace Mentor Program of America · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
Architecture, Construction & Engineering Mentorship
- $75,000
Ace Mentor Program of America · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
Architecture, Construction & Engineering Mentorship
- $50,000
University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy · Chicago, IL · 2024
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
- $50,000
University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy · Chicago, IL · 2023
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
- $50,000
University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy · Chicago, IL · 2022
Obama Foundation Scholars Program
- $25,000
Beyond Care Resource Center · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
Beyond Care is a home care company in St Louis MO.
- $25,000
Liv Recovery Sober Living · Lake Saint Louis, MO · 2024
We strive to provide safe, loving and life building recovery homes for those who suffer from substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions seeking recovery to live productive and meaningful lives.
- $25,000
Next Level Empowerment Center · New Haven, CT · 2024
At Next Level Boys Academy and Empowerment Center, we help young men become strong leaders by providing mentorship and support in a positive, caring setting.
- $25,000
Servants for Hope · Austin, TX · 2024
Serving low-income families in marginalized communities by helping address and alleviate the daily challenges we face together.
- $25,000
Tgi Movement · Chicago, IL · 2024
Our mission is to curate and cultivate Oasis-es throughout the city of Chicago to unite youth across neighborhood boundaries ultimately dismantling Dream Deserts.
- $25,000
Tools Up Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2024
Tools Up Foundation (TUF) is 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and workforce development, in the construction industry.
- $25,000
Young Voices With Action · Saint Louis, MO · 2024
To be a premier youth-led organization that empowers andchallenges our peers to lead and take on leadership roles withintheir homes, communities, places of worship, schools and places of employment.
- $25,000
Aerostar Avion Institute · 2023
We enhance, promote and support the academic awareness of aviation and aerospace career opportunities for underrepresented students, especially female, African American and Latino youth.
- $25,000
Boys 2 Mentorrs · 2023
Vision is to serve the community and it's youth by mentoring young men by creating self awareness, self assurance and affirming their self worth.
- $25,000
Chicago Scholars Foundation · 2023
Chicago Scholars are academically ambitious, first-generation college-going students who live and attend high school in Chicago. When these students persist through our seven-year program, they not only get through coll… read allChicago Scholars are academically ambitious, first-generation college-going students who live and attend high school in Chicago. When these students persist through our seven-year program, they not only get through college - they build futures where they can truly thrive. less
- $25,000
Reflections Foundation · 2023
Empowering Girls Through Effective Communication
- $25,000
Urban Golf of Greater St Louis · 2023
Preparing youth to be successful beyond high school, while introducing them to the vast golf community.
- $25,000
Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis · 2023
The mission of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. is to empower African Americans and others throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights.
- $25,000
Ex-Cons for Community and Society · Chicago, IL · 2022
ECCSC isa Reentry, Workforce Readiness, and Street Outreach and Intervention Agency that specializes in Conflict Resolution, Policy Advocacy Initiatives, and Workforce Development.
- $25,000
Institute of Positive Education · Chicago, IL · 2022
The Institute of Positive Education uses the principles found in African-centered education to bring residents together to identify issues and provide educational solutions. African-centered education is a holistic appr… read allThe Institute of Positive Education uses the principles found in African-centered education to bring residents together to identify issues and provide educational solutions. African-centered education is a holistic approach to meet students' intellectual, social, emotional needs. We also emphasize healthy physical development. IPE uses curriculum and strategies to support positive identity development to help students understand their roles as citizens of the world and their power and influence on the world. less
- $25,000
Mentors in Motion · Saint Louis, MO · 2022
MIM offers at-risk youth a second-chance opportunity to obtain theeducational, employment, and life skills they need to get on the right path and build successful,purposeful lives for themselves and their families. MIM … read allMIM offers at-risk youth a second-chance opportunity to obtain theeducational, employment, and life skills they need to get on the right path and build successful,purposeful lives for themselves and their families. MIM provides critical support for youngpeople, who all too often are forgotten casualties of societal indifference. less
- $25,000
Muundo · Madison, WI · 2022
Michael Ford - Founder, MUUNDO Inc and The Hip Hop Architecture Camp. The Hip Hop Architecture Camp's mission is to position hip hop culture as a catalyst to introduce underrepresented youth to architecture, design, and… read allMichael Ford - Founder, MUUNDO Inc and The Hip Hop Architecture Camp. The Hip Hop Architecture Camp's mission is to position hip hop culture as a catalyst to introduce underrepresented youth to architecture, design, and urban planning. less
- $25,000
Npower · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
NPower creates pathways to economic prosperity by launching digital careers for military veterans and young adults from underserved communities.
- $25,000
The Village 314 · Berkeley, MO · 2022
The Village provides the foundation that will lead black boys to evolve into prosperous adult men who support their families, contribute positively to their community; connect with their own spiritual self; and give fro… read allThe Village provides the foundation that will lead black boys to evolve into prosperous adult men who support their families, contribute positively to their community; connect with their own spiritual self; and give from a place of merit. less
- $13,966
Wash Univ Physiciansbjc Healthstacey Bartonozarks Medical Center · 2023
CRV Patient Bills
- $5,000
Brave Space Alliance · Chicago, IL · 2022
Lucy Hicks Anderson housing program for BIPOC Trans people.
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