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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 82-3123678

The Clayman Foundation

A private foundation in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 72 grants and $450,312 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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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 2025

    $450,312

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $3,759,356

  • Tax year 2024

    $501,185

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $3,887,123

  • Tax year 2023

    $586,312

    Grants listed
    87
    Assets, end of year
    $4,042,612

  • Tax year 2022

    $655,515

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $4,100,374

  • Tax year 2021

    $459,113

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $5,710,431

  • Tax year 2020

    $354,022

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $5,398,873

  • Tax year 2019

    $364,607

    Grants listed
    59
    Assets, end of year
    $5,261,150

Grants paid in 2025

72 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. OC-87 IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Educational support and training

    $127,500
  2. Philadelphia Music AllianceBala Cynwyd, PA

    Entertainment and cultural services

    $70,000
  3. Aim AcademyConshohocken, PA

    Education and support services

    $25,000
  4. Recovery DiariesPhiladelphia, PA

    Educational support and training

    $16,100
  5. Kaiserman JCCPenn Wynne, PA

    Educational services

    $15,000
  6. CogwellPhiladelphia, PA

    Mental health support services

    $14,000
  7. Aacr FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Cancer research

    $10,000
  8. Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Educational services

    $10,000
  9. The Grayson SchoolRadnor, PA

    Educational services

    $9,817
  10. Northwest Village NetworkPhiladelphia, PA

    Community support services

    $8,000
  11. World Cafe LivePhiladelphia, PA

    Entertainment and cultural services

    $7,000
  12. Camp Ronald McDonald for Good TimesMountain Center, CA

    Support services

    $7,000
  13. Assoc for Adults with Dev DisabilitiesJenkintown, PA

    Educational support and training

    $5,000
  14. Friends of HatzalahNew York, NY

    Emergency medical services

    $5,000
  15. Israel Guide Dog Center for the BlindWarrington, PA

    Educational support and training

    $5,000
  16. Mighty WritersPhiladelphia, PA

    Educational services

    $5,000
  17. Montgomery County Emergency SVCSNorristown, PA

    Emergency medical services

    $5,000
  18. Project HomePhiladelphia, PA

    Charitable

    $5,000
  19. Support Center for Child AdvocatesPhiladelphia, PA

    Youth legal services

    $5,000
  20. The Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Art museum

    $5,000
  21. Weitzman Natl Museum American Jewish HistoryPhiladelphia, PA

    Educational and cultural services

    $5,000
  22. Federation Housing IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Community support services

    $5,000
  23. Immaculate UniversityImmaculata, PA

    Mental health support services

    $4,000
  24. Jewish Federation of Greater PhilaPhiladelphia, PA

    Food assistance and community support

    $4,000
  25. Aish ChaimBala Cynwyd, PA

    Educational and spiritual support services

    $3,600
  26. Jewish Relief AgencyBala Cynwyd, PA

    Food assistance and community support

    $3,600
  27. Impact Charity Services IncMount Laurel, NJ

    Vocational training scholarships

    $3,500
  28. The Wistar InstitutePhiladelphia, PA

    Educational services

    $3,000
  29. StandwithusLos Angeles, CA

    Educational and support services

    $2,500
  30. Friends of United Hatzalah of IsraelNew York, NY

    Educational and cultural services

    $2,500
  31. Fanta Bility FoundationWayne, PA

    Community and spiritual support services

    $2,500
  32. US Chamber of Commerce FoundationWashington, DC

    Community support services

    $2,500
  33. Bala ChabadMerion Station, PA

    Spiritual support services

    $2,000
  34. Beloved Community IncubatorWashington, DC

    Support for cooperatives and collectives

    $2,000
  35. Friends of Emek Lone Soldiers IncNew City, NY

    Military support after serving

    $2,000
  36. Green Valley Country Club Blind GolfersLafayette Hill, PA

    Disabled sports program

    $2,000
  37. Integrate for GoodCreamery, PA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  38. One Family FundPhiladelphia, PA

    Charitable

    $2,000
  39. The ChevraPhiladelphia, PA

    Educational and cultural support services

    $2,000
  40. St Helena ChurchPhiladelphia, PA

    Spiritual support services

    $2,000
  41. NobleAlexandria, VA

    Educational and cultural services

    $2,000
  42. Zaka NorthBrooklyn, NY

    Community and spiritual support services

    $2,000
  43. Individual

    Senior citizen and community services

    $2,000
  44. FidfNew York, NY

    Emergency medical services

    $1,800
  45. Race 4 the HousePhoenixville, PA

    Family and medical support services

    $1,500
  46. The Philadelphia Community KollelMerion Sta, PA

    Community and spiritual support services

    $1,500
  47. The National Coalition of 100 Black WomenAtlanta, GA

    Promote gender equity

    $1,500
  48. Philadelphia City FundPhiladelphia, PA

    Support services

    $1,500
  49. Jefferson Institutional AdvancementPhiladelphia, PA

    Educational services

    $1,500
  50. EfratBrooklyn, NY

    Support services

    $1,500
  51. Philadelphia Community KollelMerion Sta, PA

    Community and spiritual support services

    $1,300
  52. Greater Philadelphia ZoaBala Cynwyd, PA

    Charitable

    $1,250
  53. American Living Organ DonationPhiladelphia, PA

    Medical and support services

    $1,000
  54. Bais Yaakov School for GirlsBaltimore, MD

    Educational services

    $1,000
  55. Colel ChabadBrooklyn, NY

    Food and shelter support services

    $1,000
  56. ItaiCamden, NJ

    Charitable

    $1,000
  57. Rosemont CollegeRosemont, PA

    Educational services

    $1,000
  58. Amy's KissesNewtown, PA

    Educational and support services

    $1,000
  59. Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

    Educational services

    $1,000
  60. Jack M Barrack Hebrew AcademyBryn Mawr, PA

    Educational and cultural services

    $1,000
  61. Beaver Creek RendezvousEkalaka, MT

    Support services

    $1,000
  62. Friends of PalestraPhiladelphia, PA

    Community support services

    $1,000
  63. Chabad at the ShoreVentnor, NJ

    Community and spiritual support services

    $770
  64. Chabad at TemplePhiladelphia, PA

    Spiritual support services

    $500
  65. Gladwyne Fire CompanyGladwyne, PA

    Fire emergency services

    $500
  66. Kosloff Torah AcademyBala Cynwyd, PA

    Educational services

    $500
  67. Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NY

    Community support services

    $500
  68. Harambee FoundationWest Point, PA

    Support services

    $500
  69. A Better Chance in Lower MerionArdmore, PA

    Educational opportunities

    $250
  70. United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DC

    Education and cultural services

    $150
  71. Shriners ChildrensTampa, FL

    Medical research and support services

    $100
  72. The National Wwii MuseumNew Orleans, LA

    Educational services

    $75

Where the money goes

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

  1. Medical research1 grant $127,50044% of the total
  2. Arts and culture5 grants $84,15029% of the total
  3. Education7 grants $20,8177% of the total
  4. Mental health2 grants $17,5006% of the total
  5. Human services4 grants $14,1005% of the total
  6. Religion6 grants $7,0702% of the total
  7. 9 other causes9 grants $19,5007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania49 grants $400,417
  2. New York8 grants $16,300
  3. Maryland2 grants $11,000
  4. California2 grants $9,500
  5. District of Columbia3 grants $4,650
  6. Virginia1 grant $2,000
  7. New Jersey2 grants $1,770
  8. Georgia1 grant $1,500
  9. Montana1 grant $1,000
  10. Florida1 grant $100

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • Bradford ClaymanPRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $110,000
  • David CohenVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Stephen CohenTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0

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