The Clayton Fund Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission focuses on health, education, and community services, with a significant emphasis on initiatives that benefit women, youth, and vulnerable populations. The foundation provides funding for health-related programs, educational institutions, and social services, including support for women's shelters and youth development organizations. It primarily serves recipients in Texas but also supports initiatives across several other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charitable organizations (especially in health, education, youth services, social services, or local community causes) with project budgets in the mid‑range ($10k–$250k) and capacity to manage foundation grants.
Good Fit
- • Program work in health, reproductive care, youth services, education, or community social services.
- • Project budgets or requests in the $10,000–$250,000 range.
- • Either a Texas presence or demonstrable impact that aligns with the funder’s significant in‑state focus.
- • Organizational capacity to receive and report on private foundation grants.
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to organizations in 13 states, showing multi‑state reach, but about two‑thirds of dollars were concentrated in Texas.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 52 distinct recipients in 2023 with a mix of returning and new grantees and only moderate top‑five concentration, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is available: 22 new recipients were funded in 2023 (roughly 42%). A formal application contact and submission route are listed, so unfamiliar applicants appear to have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
