Clay Foundation - West
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 33-6339800 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
6% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastiani Theatre Foundation | Sonoma, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $100,000 |
| Marin Theatre Company | Mill Valley, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $65,000 |
| La Luz Center | Sonoma, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $40,000 |
| Cinnabar Theater | Petaluma, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $40,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | Sonoma, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $35,000 |
| American Conservatory Theatre | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $30,000 |
| Chinese American International Scho | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $30,000 |
| Brooks School | North Andover, MA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $20,000 |
| Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance | Sonoma, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $20,000 |
| Smuin Ballet | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $20,000 |
| Sonoma Community Center | Sonoma, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $15,000 |
| Mission Science Workshop | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $15,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $15,000 |
| San Francisco LGBT Community Center | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $10,000 |
| Compass Family Services | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted operating funds. | $7,500 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($265,150). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $727,650 | 22 |
| 2024 | $646,200 | 21 |
| 2023 | $581,100 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622449349101257
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-6339800
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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