The Clayton and Billie Poenisch Foundation
Invitation OnlyWray, Colorado · EIN 45-3420290 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$210K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$9,000
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
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
78% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orphanos Foundation | Cordova, TN | Charitable | $32,500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Charitable | $18,125 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Garden County Schools | Oshkosh, NE | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ok Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of Coastal Bend | Corpus Christi, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tohono Chul Park Inc | Tuscon, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wray Area Foundation Inc | Wray, CO | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Wray Community Hospital Foundation | Wray, CO | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Wray Volunteer Fire & Rescue Inc | Wray, CO | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Mt Vernon Ladies Association | Mt Vernon, VA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Manila High School | Manila, UT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pencils of Promise | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| VFW Post 4671 | Wray, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Horses for Heroes New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Charitable | $4,375 |
| Oshkosh Methodist Church | Oshkosh, NE | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Pronghorn Power Booster Club | Farson, WY | Charitable | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $192,986 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532619349100803
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3420290
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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