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 2021–2024. 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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Funding pattern
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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
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 allCharitable 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: $304,897.50 method for determining fair market value: average of the high and low selling prices less
- $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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