Mission
THE CLAY STUDIO'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO EXPERIENCE THE CERAMIC ARTS; ACCORDINGLY, WE GEAR OUR PROGRAMS TO ALL LEVELS OF INTEREST, PROFICIENCY, AND FINANCIAL MEANS.
Public Charity
THE CLAY STUDIO
THE CLAY STUDIO is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $6.9M, expenses of $4.3M, total assets of $28.9M. Imperigo tracks 44 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.9M.
EIN: 237380408
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Visual Arts
NTEE: A40
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$6.9M
Total Expenses$4.3M
Total Assets$28.9M
Grant Records44
Funding Total$1.9M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Clay Studio
How The Clay Studio divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$75
Programs
the work itself
$15
Management
running the organization
$10
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $75 for programs
$28
The artist-in-residence program, a vital creative engine at The Clay Studio, has been a cornerstone of our institution since its inception in 1974
$20
The Clay Studio is committed to providing education opportunities to ceramic artists of all levels, from beginners to highly experienced makers
$17
Claymobile, our community engagement program, brings a "pop-up" ceramics studio to schools, older adult facilities, community centers, events, and social service agencies throughout Philadelphia
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
Civic Life
$183,200
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$60,250
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$27,000
EDUCATION
$20,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$8,450
Showing up to 5 of 44 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Amy Sarner Williams
SECRETARY
Ashley Moran
DIRECTOR
Brianna Dougherty
DIRECTOR
Bruce Katsiff
DIRECTOR
Claire Hankenson
DIRECTOR
Claire Shenk Rodgers
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.9M | $4.3M | $28.9M |
| 2024 | $5.3M | $3.9M | $27.3M |
| 2023 | $5.5M | $3.5M | $26.3M |
| 2022 | $9.9M | $2.8M | $16.9M |
| 2021 | $2.6M | $3.4M | $10.5M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $2.6M to $6.9M (+168%), with total assets most recently reported at $28.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.