Martin & Clarisse Clancy Foundation
Accepts applications
Martin & Clarisse Clancy Foundation is a private foundation in Long Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$59,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,400 the year before.
88% 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 | $60,000 | 6 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $57,400 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $59,000 | 8 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joyce Murchison Clancy Foundation, 5100 E Anaheim Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815-4215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (562) 961-4115 |
| What to submit | Application must be submitted in the form for a full proposal containing the following required information: 1. Introduction - state a brief history of the applicant's organization, its past accomplishments and community support. Show how the proposed project is within the applicant's goals and objectives. 2. The problem or need - define and document the problem or need that will be assisted or resolved by the project. Identify the groups affected. Describe the nature of the probelm and give an opinion as to what would result if the project was not undertaken. 3. Program objectives - state the predicted goals and end results of the project in measurable terms. If the project will require further funding or continued implementation set forth what additional needs will be required to attain the desired results. 4. Methods - describe the time sequence of activities and the personnel's qualifications to carry out and follow through the projects objectives. State reasons why the methods out |
| Deadlines | June 30 |
| Restrictions | The trustees of the martin & clarisse clancy foundation will consider requests for grants to tax-exempt organizations (1) primarily serving the long beach, California metropolitan area, and (2) providing health care services, including but not limited to health education, medical research, clinical and hospital services, and related activities; or formed and operating to provide services and/or facilities for the youth of the community, including but not limited to such services or activities as child care, organized athletics/physical eduction, health education, social and recreational activities, and related activities. The trustees are more likely to look with favor upon projects which improve the quality of life; increase the responsiveness of agencies to community need; develops self-reliance; direct themselves to prevention as well as to treatment; and eliminate duplication of services and encourage cooperation. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $59,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merge Opportunities | General operating | $25,000 |
| Food Finders | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Church | General operating | $6,000 |
| Women's Shelter of Long Beach | General operating | $5,000 |
| Long Beach Motor Patrol | General operating | $5,000 |
| Live-Love Animal Rescue | General operating | $3,000 |
| Cancer Commons | General operating | $2,500 |
| Pools of Hope | General operating | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joyce Murchison
- George Murchison
- Michael Murchison
Questions people ask
Does Martin & Clarisse Clancy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 30.
How much does Martin & Clarisse Clancy Foundation give?
$59,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Martin & Clarisse Clancy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joyce Murchison (President), George Murchison (Treasurer) and Michael Murchison (Secretary).