Sidney and Bernice Clyman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sidney and Bernice Clyman Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,200 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$77,200
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,860 the year before.
20% 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 | $99,500 | 19 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $86,860 | 24 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $77,200 | 25 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Sidney and Bernice Clyman 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 Sidney and Bernice Clyman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $64,700 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $40,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $7,500 |
| San Francisco-Marin Foodbank | In furtherance of the stated objectives of the foundation | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,500 |
| Kqed Member Services | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,500 |
| Shotgun Players | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,500 |
| California Film Institute | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,200 |
| Kalw Studios | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,000 |
| Marin Theater Co | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,500 |
| Whistlestop | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,500 |
| San Francisco Opera Association | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,200 |
| Aurora Theater | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Marin Shakespeare Company | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Northern California | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Word-For-Word Z Space | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | In furtherance of the stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| Ross Valley Players | In furtherance of the stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| San Francisco Symphony | In furtherance of the stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| Seva Foundation | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| Kdfc-Classical California | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| Oakland Theater Project | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| Asian Art Museum | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $200 |
| De Young Museumlegion of Honor | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Clyman
- Robert Clyman
Questions people ask
Does Sidney and Bernice Clyman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sidney and Bernice Clyman Family Foundation give?
$77,200 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sidney and Bernice Clyman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald Clyman (Trustee) and Robert Clyman (Trustee).
What does Sidney and Bernice Clyman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.