Clarfeld Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clarfeld Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.9 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $3.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.9 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$11,250
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
Clarfeld 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 Clarfeld Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $3.5 million |
| New York | 6 | $236,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $72,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Clarfeld Family Foundation donor advisor fund (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $3.5 million |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Endowment Fund | $200,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | director's discretionary fund and public relations efforts | $75,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Clarfeld Family Foundation donor advisor fund | $63,769 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Inc | Israel Fund | $50,000 |
| Chapel Haven Schleifer Center | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Humane Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Access Psychology Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Westchester Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Mozartina Musical Arts Conservatory | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| One Future at A Time | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Foundation for Educating Children With Autism Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristen C Clarfeld
- Laurence A Clarfeld
- Robert A Clarfeld
- Richard T Suarez
- Robert A Varriano
Questions people ask
Does Clarfeld Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clarfeld Family Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2023, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.
Who runs Clarfeld Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Kristen C Clarfeld (Dir, Sec, Treas), Laurence A Clarfeld (Dir, VP), Robert A Clarfeld (Dir, Pres) and Richard T Suarez (VP, Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Clarfeld Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.