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Clayton Baker Trust is a private trust based in BALTIMORE, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. The principal officer is J B Powell Jr. It holds total assets of $32.9M. Annual income is reported at $10.7M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maryland. According to available records, Clayton Baker Trust has made 480 grants totaling $11.9M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $1.8M and $4.4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $4.4M distributed across 180 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $157K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 154 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$157K
Based on 84 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Clayton Baker Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 480 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, MA, NY.
Clayton Baker Trust has distributed a total of $11.9M across 480 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $157K.
The application deadline is April 5th, August 5th and December 5th by 5:00pm that day. If deadline falls on a weekend or holiday. Must fit within the purposes of the Clayton Baker Trust, which are Education, Environment and Community Development. The Trust must have adequate funds.
Clayton Baker Trust is headquartered in BALTIMORE, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William C Baker | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Martin Baker | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$32.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$32.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
480
Total Giving
$11.9M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
154
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebuild MetroCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $95K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsENVIRONMENT | Cambridge, MA | $90K | 2023 |
| Children'S Scholarship Fund BaltimoreEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $70K | 2023 |
| BikemoreCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $60K | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul Of BaltimoreEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| B More ClubhouseCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Center For Climate Change CommunicationENVIRONMENT | Fairfax, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Central Maryland Transportation AllianceCOMMUNITY DEVELPOMENT | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Upsurge BaltimoreCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyENVIRONMENT | Charlottsville, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| I-MentorEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Bridges BaltimoreEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $45K | 2023 |
| Middle Grades PartnershipEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $35K | 2023 |
| Nami Metropolitan BaltimoreCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Community Law CenterCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Game Conservancy Usa IncENVIRONMENT | Westport, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Collegebound FoundationEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope BaltimoreEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Nature SacredENVIRONMENT | Annapolis, MD | $28K | 2023 |
| Climate Access FundENVIRONMENT | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Baltimore Symphony OrchestraEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Baltimore School For The ArtsEDUCATION: TWIGS ENDOWMENT | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Cylburn Arboretum FriendsEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Rails-To-Trails ConservancyCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMEMT | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Fistula FoundationOTHER | San Jose, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Patterson ParkCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Baltimore Tree TrustENVIRONMENT | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| City Teaching AllianceEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Kipp BaltimoreEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders- UsaOTHER | Hagerstown, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| 4 My City IncENVIRONMENT | Taneytown, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Partners For The ChesapeakeENVIRONMENT | Annapolis, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Village Learning PlaceEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Waterfront Partnership Of BaltimoreENVIRONMENT | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Maui Humane SocietyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Puunene, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society & AmericanENVIRONMENT | Pittsburgh, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenOTHER | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Cash Campaign Of MarylandCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Fund For Educational ExcellenceEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| No Boundaries CoalitionCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Patterson Park Audubon CenterENVIRONMENT | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Literacy LabEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Blue Water BaltimoreENVIRONMENT | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Baltimore Family AllianceCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Downtown Sailing CenterEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers And Sisters ProgramEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Reading PartnersEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Arts Education In Maryland SchoolsEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| University Of Maryland Foundation IncEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $15K | 2023 |