William L Clay Scholarship and Research Fund
Invitation OnlyFergusson, Missouri · EIN 43-1288222 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $4,000.
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
80% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis University | St Louis, MO | Donation | $100,000 |
| The Ohio St Univ | Columbus, OH | Scholarship awarded for tuition | $4,000 |
| Howard Univ | Washington, DC | Scholarship awarded for tuition | $3,000 |
| Tuskegee Univ | Tuskegee, AL | Scholarship awarded for tuition | $3,000 |
| Kansas State Univ | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship awarded for tuition | $1,500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($3,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $16,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531179349100508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1288222
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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