Clelland Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clelland Family Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,074 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $33,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,074
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,000 the year before.
32% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $103,000 | 16 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 18 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $125,074 | 19 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Clelland Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Clelland Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 19 | $125,074 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Beatitudes | General contribution | $33,000 |
| Banner Health Foundation | General contribution | $10,000 |
| The Heard Museum | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Maggie's Place | General contribution | $6,000 |
| Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center | General contribution | $5,974 |
| Friends of the Children | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Ministries | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Sandra Day O'Connor Institute | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Scottsdale Artists' School Inc | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Southwest Behavioral Health Services Inc | General contribution | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Therapeutic Harp Foundation | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Halo Animal Rescue | General contribution | $3,100 |
| Arizona Humane Society | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | General contribution | $3,000 |
| Mentorkids USA | Contribution for mentorkids breakfast | $3,000 |
| Two Pups Wellness | General contribution | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- F Wesley Clelland III
- Julie H Clelland
- Ann C Watts
- James Clelland
Questions people ask
Does Clelland Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clelland Family Foundation give?
$125,074 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Clelland Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists F Wesley Clelland III (President), Julie H Clelland (Treasurer), Ann C Watts (Secretary) and James Clelland (Director).
What does Clelland Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.