Private foundation · Maryville
Clayton Homes Foundation
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 80 totaling $4.9 million · 4 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $60,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 48 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Blount County, Davidson County, Sevier County, Anderson County, Monroe County, Carter County, Hamblen County and 2 more · plus 13 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 60% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 48 of 80.
- Total giving that year
- $6.3 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.3M | $4.9M | 80 |
| 2023 | $3.8M | $3.2M | 87 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Kevin T ClaytonPresident
- Linda PonceSecretary
- Susan BrownDirector
- James StarihaDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 17 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 12 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 21 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 13 |
| $100,000 or more | 15 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Score | Nashville, Davidson County | General Support | $200K |
| Equal Chance for Education | Nashville, Davidson County | General Support | $25K |
| Governors Early Literacy Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | General Support | $10K |
| Volunteers of America | Nashville, Davidson County | General Support | $2,500 |
| Family Promise | Maryville, Blount County | General Support | $1.8M |
| United Way of Blount County | Maryville, Blount County | General Support | $276K |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $204K |
| Interfaith Health Clinic | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $170K |
| Zoo Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $165K |
| Knox Education Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $152K |
| Muse Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $129K |
| American Red Cross | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $110K |
| New Hope Capital Campaign | Maryville, Blount County | General Support | $110K |
| Clayton Bradley Academy | Maryville, Blount County | General Support | $103K |
| Family Investment Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $100K |
| Fish Hospitality Pantries | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $100K |
| Wesley House Community Center | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $100K |
| Williams Creek Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $100K |
| Blount County Habitat for Humanity | Maryville, Blount County | General Support | $80K |
| TN Achieves | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $75K |
| Blount County Education Foundation | Maryville, Blount County | General Support | $70K |
| Volunteer Ministry Center | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $70K |
| YWCA Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $60K |
| Girl Talk Inc. | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $50K |
| Susannah's House | Knoxville, Knox County | General Support | $50K |