Committee

Advisory

Sandra Porter Marks Christol Crenshaw Dan Lester Trish Marcano Otto Nichols III Jesse Sanders Arnez Stevenson Mary Person Jennifer Nichols Sam Boynes Lisa Nelson Danielle Lockett

Bob Clark

Otto Nichols III

Sandra Porter Marks

Executive Chairman & Founder

Lead Trustee

Chair of Advisory Committee

Clayco, through the leadership of Bob Clark and Russ Burns, has created a culture of giving back and supporting the communities in which we live and work. The work of the Juneteenth Fund and our mission truly extends “Beyond These Walls”. While the vision and framework of the Juneteenth Fund were formed by Otto Nichols and Sandra Marks, the effort to make the mission successful is driven by the Juneteenth Fund Advisory Committee. The Juneteenth Fund is unique in that it builds upon the strong relationships that the Clayco family has with the African American community, our subcontractors, our vendors, and our clients. What makes the success of the Juneteenth Fund special is that what we do, how we do it, and who we support is not driven by executive directive. The non-profits we support are selected by people within Clayco and evaluated on how their efforts align with our mission. Most of these organizations may go unnoticed by most mainstream philanthropic efforts, but through our deep community relationships, we’ve been able to seek out organizations that focus on their purpose first and are held in high esteem in the neighborhoods they operate within. This distinction makes the Juneteenth Fund efforts genuine and makes the celebration in June all that more special. In society today, conversations and efforts that shine a light on systemic racism and injustice can be polarizing topics. At Clayco, however, we believe that until true equity exists, regardless of race, we still have work to do. Within Clayco, we have a culture of making a difference, but we are stronger with the support and participation of partners like you. With your help, we look forward to creating a brighter future in the communities in which we live and work.

In The News

Clayco Foundation Hosts First Annual Juneteenth Fund Celebration

Clayco Foundation Donates $150,000 at 2nd Annual Juneteenth Fund Celebration

Please join the Clayco Foundation as we work together to support local organizations making a positive impact in our communities. Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th of each year to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. This celebration, however, shines on a light on systemic racism and injustice which are problems we must all tackle together. The Juneteenth Fund was created to raise awareness about these issues, empower individuals, and address inequities in our communities. Within Clayco, we have a culture of making a difference, but we need partners like you to make this successful. Each year, we select small local non-profits and provide grants to support their continued work. Our fundraising efforts culminate annually in a celebration around Juneteenth where we present these grants and promote the organizations. Since 2020 The Juneteenth Fund has donated more than $300,000 to deserving organizations, allowing them to expand and continue their necessary efforts. Together, we can make meaningful change in the cities in which we work and live. We hope that you’ll stand with us as we fight inequality within our communities and for all Americans. At Clayco, our mission truly extends “Beyond These Walls” and we look forward to partnering with you to make an impact in these underserved communities. The Juneteenth Fund was created by Bob Clark (Clayco’s Founder & Executive Chairman), Otto Nichols (Executive VP & Shareholder) and Sandra Marks (Senior VP). They are supported by an active Advisory Committee and the Clayco family.