Clay Foundation - East
Invitation OnlyRaleigh, North Carolina · EIN 20-0528294 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak City Cares | Raleigh, NC | Charity | $35,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mission | Raleigh, NC | Charity | $25,000 |
| Urban Ministries of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Alliances Medical Ministry | Raleigh, NC | Charity | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Raleigh, NC | Housing | $15,000 |
| Advance Community Health | Raleigh, NC | Charity | $15,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($335,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $500,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $405,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542199349100309
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0528294
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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