Clayton Baker Trust
EIN 526054237Total Given 2016–2024
$13.3M
544 grants · $1.5M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$30K
grant size
56%
supporter · 123/220 multi-year
repeat
$42.1M
Assets (2024)
220
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
John B Powell Jr - Executive Direct
Phone
(410) 837-3555
Deadlines
April 5th, August 5th and December 5th by 5:00pm that day. If deadline falls on a weekend or holiday
How to Apply
A cover letter, a proposal narrative and attachments all as outlined in the ABAG Common Grant Application Format. Only one copy is required.
Restrictions
Must fit within the purposes of the Clayton Baker Trust, which are Education, Environment and Community Development. The Trust must have adequate funds.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.7M | $34.6M | $2.2M | 72 |
| 2017 | $1.8M | $37.9M | $1.8M | 82 |
| 2018 | $1.9M | $35.0M | $2.9M | 76 |
| 2019 | N/A | $39.9M | $2.6M | N/A |
| 2020 | $1.8M | $43.1M | $2.0M | 84 |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $38.2M | $1.1M | 72 |
| 2023 | $1.8M | $40.9M | $1.8M | 72 |
| 2024 | $2.4M | $42.1M | $4.5M | 86 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 544 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$24K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$185K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (544 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | $185,000 | ENVIRONMENT/LEGAL | 2016 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | $156,700 | ENVIRONMENT/LEGAL | 2020 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | $150,000 | ENVIRONMENT/LEGAL | 2018 |
| Helping Up Mission | Baltimore, MD | $150,000 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2018 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | $150,000 | ENVIRONMENT/LEGAL | 2017 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | $140,000 | EDUCATION | 2016 |
| Center for Climate Change Communication | Fairfax, MD | $115,000 | ENVIRONMENT | 2024 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | $105,000 | ENVIRONMENT | 2024 |
| Center for Climate Change Communication | Fairfax, MD | $100,000 | ENVIRONMENT | 2022 |
| Rebuild Metro | Baltimore, MD | $95,000 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2023 |
| Rebuild Metro | Baltimore, MD | $95,000 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2024 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | $90,000 | ENVIRONMENT | 2023 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | $90,000 | EDUCATION | 2017 |
| Healthcare for the Homeless | Baltimore, MD | $77,500 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2024 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network | Takoma Park, MD | $77,300 | ENVIRONMENT | 2022 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | $75,000 | ENVIRONMENT | 2022 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | $75,000 | EDUCATION | 2024 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | $70,000 | EDUCATION | 2023 |
| Baltimore Public Media | Baltimore, MD | $70,000 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2024 |
| Teach for America Inc | Baltimore, MD | $65,000 | EDUCATION | 2020 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | $65,000 | EDUCATION | 2022 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library | Baltimore, MD | $65,000 | EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY | 2017 |
| Teach for America Inc | Baltimore, MD | $60,000 | EDUCATION | 2018 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Baltimore, MD | $60,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Bikemore | Baltimore, MD | $60,000 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | 2023 |