Funding search · EIN 481041889 · Lenexa, KS

Clay Blair 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.

153
grants reported
$3.0M
total given
2021–2024
filing years
$10,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20212024. 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

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  • St James Academy4 grants · $444,898
  • Midamerica Nazarene University Foundation4 grants · $251,500
  • Olathe Public Schools Foundation4 grants · $240,000
  • Ku Endowment4 grants · $211,000
  • Jccc Foundation4 grants · $156,000
  • Umkc Law Foundation4 grants · $110,000
  • Wichita State University Foundation4 grants · $100,000
  • Kansas State University Foundation3 grants · $100,000
  • Rockhurst University4 grants · $95,000
  • Mayo Clinic4 grants · $95,000

Giving over time

$657,500
2021
$808,000
2022
$691,000
2023
$852,428
2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 153 grants.

  • $304,898

    St James Academy · Lenexa, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution of stock1) date of distribution: august 12, 20252) description of property: 1500 shares of alphabet inc3) book value: $37,627.15 method for determining book value: cost basis4) fair market value: read all
  • $135,000

    Ku Endowment · Lawrence, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $120,000

    St James Academy · Lenexa, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $120,000

    Midamerica Nazarene University Foundation · Olathe, KS · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $100,000

    Olathe Public Schools Foundation · Olathe, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $76,000

    Jccc Foundation · Overland Park, KS · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $75,000

    Midamerica Nazarene University Foundation · Olathe, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $60,000

    Olathe Public Schools Foundation · Olathe, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $50,000

    Kansas State University Foundation · Manhattan, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $50,000

    Olathe Public Schools Foundation · Olathe, KS · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $40,000

    Wichita State University Foundation · Wichita, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $40,000

    Umkc Law Foundation · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $36,000

    Ku Endowment · Lawrence, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $35,000

    Midamerica Nazarene University Foundation · Olathe, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $35,000

    Fosteradopt Connect · Independence, MO · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $35,000

    University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $30,000

    Kansas State University Foundation · Manhattan, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $30,000

    Jccc Foundation · Overland Park, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $30,000

    Olathe Public Schools Foundation · Olathe, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $30,000

    Kidstlc Mental & Behavorial Health · Olathe, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $27,500

    Blue Valley Education Foundation · Overland Park, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Alphapointe · Kansas City, MO · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    College of the Ozarks · Point Lookout, MO · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Donnelly College · Kansas City, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Eastern New Mexico University Foundation · Portales, NM · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Jccc Foundation · Overland Park, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Salvation Army - Eastside Corps · Kansas City, MO · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Rockhurst University · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    The Rabbit Hole · North Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Umkc Law Foundation · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Jccc Foundation · Overland Park, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Rockhurst University · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Umkc Law Foundation · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Kansas School for the Blind · Kansas City, KS · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Kansas School for the Deaf · Olathe, KS · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Rockhurst University · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Salvation Army - Eastside Corps · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $25,000

    Salvation Army of Olathe · Olathe, KS · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $21,500

    Midamerica Nazarene University Foundation · Olathe, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Eastern New Mexico University Men'S Basketball · Portales, NM · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Ku Endowment · Lawrence, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Pittsburg State University Foundation · Pittsburg, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Rockhurst University · Kansas City, MO · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Umkc Law Foundation · Kansas City, MO · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Wichita State University Foundation · Wichita, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Donnelly College · Kansas City, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Kansas State University Foundation · Manhattan, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Wichita State University Foundation · Wichita, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Donnelly College · Kansas City, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Friends of Johnson County Mental Health Center · Mission, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Joy Meadows · Linwood, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Kansas City'S Medicine Cabinet · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Lakemary Center · Paola, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Salvation Army of Olathe · Olathe, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    The Lenexa Foundation · Lenexa, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Ku Endowment · Lawrence, KS · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $20,000

    Wichita State University Foundation · Wichita, KS · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $15,000

    Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $15,000

    Kasbo · Topeka, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $15,000

    Miracle of Innocence · Overland Park, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $15,000

    Patient Revolution · Rochester, MN · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $15,000

    Stormont Vail Foundation · Topeka, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $15,000

    Miracle of Innocence · Overland Park, KS · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $15,000

    Pittsburg State University Foundation · Pittsburg, KS · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Boy Scouts of America · Kansas City, MO · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Golfology Fore Cardiology · Olathe, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Growing Futures Early Education Center · Overland Park, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Safehome · Overland Park, KS · 2024

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Adventhealth Kansas City Foundation · Overland Park, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Child Protection Center of Kansas City · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Cornerstones of Care · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Drumm Farm · Independence, MO · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Fort Hays State University Endowment Fund · Hays, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Inclusion Connections · Olathe, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Joy Meadows · Linwood, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Miracle of Innocence · Overland Park, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    National World War I Museum · Kansas City, MO · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Pittsburg State University Foundation · Pittsburg, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Safehome · Overland Park, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Shawnee Mission Education Foundation · Overland Park, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS · 2023

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Children'S Center for the Visually Impaired · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Inclusion Connections · Olathe, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Ku Alumni Association · Lawrence, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Lead To Read Kc · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Olathe Mayor'S Christmas Tree Fund · Olathe, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Pittsburg State University Foundation · Pittsburg, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Safehome · Overland Park, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Salvation Army - Eastside Corps · Kansas City, MO · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    St James Academy · Lenexa, KS · 2022

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    City Union Mission · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Drumm Farm · Independence, MO · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Kansas City Symphony · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Kansas City'S Medicine Cabinet · Kansas City, MO · 2021

    Charitable contribution

  • $10,000

    Quail Forever Chapter · St Paul, MN · 2021

    Charitable contribution

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.