Francis H Clougherty Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Francis H Clougherty Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $675,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $135,000. 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$675,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $585,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $592,500 | 16 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $585,000 | 19 | $11.9 million |
| 2025 | $675,000 | 22 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
Francis H Clougherty Charitable Trust 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 Francis H Clougherty Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $540,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $135,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Visually Impaired Early Svcs | Support charity | $135,000 |
| Mayfield Senior School | Support education | $100,500 |
| Loyola High School | Support education | $92,000 |
| Mayfield Junior School | Support education | $90,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation Fires | long-term recovery & rebuilding of Altadena after Eaton Fire. | $35,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Support education | $25,000 |
| USC University Advancement | Usc fetal surgery program fund | $25,000 |
| Individual | Support charity | $20,000 |
| St Andrew Catholic Church | Support charity | $20,000 |
| City of Hope | Breast cancer | $20,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Support education | $15,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Support education | $10,000 |
| Dolores Mission School | Support education | $10,000 |
| Saints Felicitas Perpetua Church | Support charity | $10,000 |
| Holy Angels Church of the Deaf | Support charity | $10,000 |
| St Philip the Apostle School | Support charity | $10,000 |
| Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat C | Support charity | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support education | $10,000 |
| La Salle College Prepatory | College preparatory | $10,000 |
| La Food Bank | Food bank | $10,000 |
| St Joachim Catholic School | Support charity | $5,000 |
| Mater Dei High School | Education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph D Clougherty
- Bernard J Clougherty
- Anthony P Clougherty
- Kathleen C Regan
Questions people ask
Does Francis H Clougherty Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Francis H Clougherty Charitable Trust give?
$675,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Francis H Clougherty Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph D Clougherty (Trustee), Bernard J Clougherty (Trustee), Anthony P Clougherty (Foundation Mgr.) and Kathleen C Regan (Foundation Mgr.).
What does Francis H Clougherty Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and faith communities.