Louis and Virginia Clemente
Preselected recipients only
Louis and Virginia Clemente is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $350,000 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 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$350,000
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $288,500 the year before.
18% 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 | $206,000 | 28 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $288,500 | 35 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $350,000 | 34 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Louis and Virginia Clemente 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 Louis and Virginia Clemente funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 15 | $92,000 |
| New York | 3 | $70,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $60,000 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $50,000 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $48,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Unrestricted grant | $40,000 |
| St Lukes's Episcopal Church (Toni's Kitchen) | Unrestricted grant | $30,000 |
| Long Island University (College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences) | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Yale University (Parkinson's Disease Research) | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Tualatin Valley | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Portland Community College Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Jefferson Performing Arts Society | Unrestricted grant | $17,000 |
| Luke's House Clinic | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Seminary of the Southwest | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Friends of Wwoz | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Greenwich United Way | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Save the Sound | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| University of Texas (College of Education) | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | Unrestricted grant | $7,000 |
| Greenwich Historical Society | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
| Greenwich Library | Unrestricted grant | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross - Disaster Relief | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| French Quarter Festivals Inc | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Friends of Glen Ridge Library | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Friends of Seaton Hackney | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Preservation Trust | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| New York Yacht Club Foundation | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Outpost in the Burbs Inc | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Pacific House | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Sharing the Arts | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Fairfield County Hospice House | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy in Connecticut | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross (Greater Ny Region) | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| At Home in Greenwich Inc | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Barbara's House | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Ogden Museum of Southern Art | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| River House Adult Day Center | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ellen Lebien
- Michele L Maxwell
- Laurent C Lebien
- Thomas E Lebien
Questions people ask
Does Louis and Virginia Clemente accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis and Virginia Clemente give?
$350,000 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Louis and Virginia Clemente?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ellen Lebien (President), Michele L Maxwell (Vice President), Laurent C Lebien (Treasurer) and Thomas E Lebien (Secretary).
What does Louis and Virginia Clemente fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.