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Clay Foundation-West is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Buffington Clay Miller. It holds total assets of $3.8M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have grown from $2.2M in 2011 to $3.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Clay Foundation-West has made 48 grants totaling $834K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $392K and $443K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $85K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$85K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Clay Foundation-West primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA.
Clay Foundation-West has distributed a total of $834K across 48 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $85K.
Clay Foundation-West typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Clay Foundation-West is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner W Clay | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Buffington Clay Miller | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christine Tieu | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$602K
Total Assets
$3.7M
Fair Market Value
$4.7M
Net Worth
$3.7M
Grants Paid
$581K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$169K
Distribution Amount
$223K
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$834K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco PlayhouseUnrestricted operating funds. | San Francisco, CA | $63K | 2023 |
| Cinnabar TheaterUnrestricted operating funds. | Petaluma, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| ExploratoriumUnrestricted operating funds. | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Sonoma Arts LiveUnrestricted operating funds. | Sonoma, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| La Luz CenterUnrestricted operating funds. | Sonoma, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Sonoma Valley Education FoundUnrestricted operating funds. | Sonoma, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Chinese American International SchoUnrestricted operating funds. | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Brooks SchoolUnrestricted operating funds. | North Andover, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Sonoma Valley Mentoring AllianceUnrestricted operating funds. | Sonoma, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital FoundationUnrestricted operating funds. | Sonoma, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Jack London Park PartnersUnrestricted operating funds. | Glen Ellen, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Sonoma Community CenterUnrestricted operating funds. | Sonoma, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Mission Science WorkshopUnrestricted operating funds. | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| American Conservatory TheatreUnrestricted operating funds. | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Smuin BalletUnrestricted operating funds. | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Ucsf FoundationUnrestricted operating funds. | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Lgbt Community CenterUnrestricted operating funds. | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sebastiani Theatre FoundationUnrestricted operating funds. | Sonoma, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Compass Family ServicesUnrestricted operating funds. | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Sonoma Plein Air FoundationUnrestricted operating funds. | Sonoma, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Reading Partners Of The Sf Bay AreaUnrestricted operating funds. | Oakland, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Sonoma Valley Authors FestivalmarinUnrestricted operating funds. | Sonoma, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Sonoma Speaker SeriesUnrestricted operating funds. | Sonoma, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Magic TheatreUnrestricted operating funds. | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Marin Theatre CompanyUnrestricted operating funds. | Mill Valley, CA | $55K | 2021 |
| Sonoma Val Comm Health CenterUnrestricted operating funds. | Sonoma, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Transcendence Arts Values EducationUnrestricted operating funds. | Sonoma, CA | $5K | 2021 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
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