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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 47-1330583

Clayco Foundation

A private foundation in Chicago, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 18 grants and $1.9 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,890,706

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $1,036,578

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,105,263

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $1,107,736

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,433,600

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $837,156

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,423,600

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $897,477

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,712,472

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $2,308,986

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,657,670

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $2,570,728

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,175,912

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $1,264,745

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineNew York, NY

    Ellen S Clark RVCL Research Fund

    $312,500
  2. Washington UniversitySt Louis, MO

    RVCL Anti-body

    $260,625
  3. University of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Discretion of Dean of the Division of Biological Sciences and the Pritzker School of Medicine

    $200,000
  4. Netherland America FoundationNew York, NY

    University of Leiden Medical Center, RVCL Research

    $200,000
  5. University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    RVCL Research, Nourti Neamati, Ph.D.

    $145,081
  6. University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineNew York, NY

    Ellen S Clark RVCL Research Fund

    $137,500
  7. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    Nourish Campaign

    $125,000
  8. University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineNew York, NY

    Ellen S Clark RVCL Research Fund

    $110,000
  9. The Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA

    Clayco Diversity Scholarship in the Dept of Architectural Engineering

    $100,000
  10. Ace Mentor Program of AmericaPhiladelphia, PA

    Architecture, Construction & Engineering Mentorship

    $75,000
  11. University of Chicago Harris School of Public PolicyChicago, IL

    Obama Foundation Scholars Program

    $50,000
  12. Next Level Empowerment CenterNew Haven, CT

    At Next Level Boys Academy and Empowerment Center, we help young men become strong leaders by providing mentorship and support in a positive, caring setting.

    $25,000
  13. Tools Up Foundation IncChicago, IL

    Tools Up Foundation (TUF) is 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and workforce development, in the construction industry.

    $25,000
  14. LIV Recovery Sober LivingLake St Louis, MO

    We strive to provide safe, loving and life building recovery homes for those who suffer from substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions seeking recovery to live productive and meaningful lives.

    $25,000
  15. Beyond Care Resource CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    Beyond Care is a home care company in St Louis MO.

    $25,000
  16. Servants for HopeAustin, TX

    Serving low-income families in marginalized communities by helping address and alleviate the daily challenges we face together.

    $25,000
  17. TGi MovementChicago, IL

    Our mission is to curate and cultivate Oasis-es throughout the city of Chicago to unite youth across neighborhood boundaries ultimately dismantling Dream Deserts.

    $25,000
  18. Young Voices with Action IncSaint Louis, MO

    To be a premier youth-led organization that empowers andchallenges our peers to lead and take on leadership roles withintheir homes, communities, places of worship, schools and places of employment.

    $25,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education3 grants $535,62556% of the total
  2. International aid1 grant $200,00021% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture1 grant $125,00013% of the total
  4. Youth development2 grants $50,0005% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $25,0003% of the total
  6. Jobs and employment1 grant $25,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York4 grants $760,000
  2. Illinois5 grants $425,000
  3. Missouri3 grants $310,625
  4. Pennsylvania3 grants $200,000
  5. Michigan1 grant $145,081
  6. Connecticut1 grant $25,000
  7. Texas1 grant $25,000

Officers, directors and trustees

16 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Kevin J McKennaV.P./TRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Robert G ClarkExecutive Chairman / TRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Steven R SieckhausV.P./TRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Anthony J JohnsonTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Anthony S MezinesTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Jeffery D CannedyTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Otto Nichols IIITRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Patrick T MoriarityTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Richard D MoeckelTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Ryan M McGuireTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Thomas D SieckhausTRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Russel L BurnsCEO / TRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Shawn H ClarkPRESIDENT / TRUSTEE Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • James M HavelV.P. Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Justin J LienemannCFO Hours 0.2Pay $0
  • Bret LittonSecretary (Beginning 5/1/24) Hours 0.2Pay $0

The return

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