Clarion Capital Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clarion Capital Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $133,903 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $25,000. 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$133,903
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$75,830
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $77,562 the year before.
55% 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 | $86,270 | 29 | $102,667 |
| 2024 | $77,562 | 43 | $17,186 |
| 2025 | $133,903 | 50 | $75,830 |
How to apply
Clarion Capital Charitable 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 Clarion Capital Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 12 | $38,250 |
| New Jersey | 9 | $28,611 |
| New York | 12 | $27,650 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,784 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $1,750 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,600 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trust for Public Land | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Impact Community Development Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $21,458 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | To support the Mercury Fund | $20,000 |
| Afya Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Global Down Syndrome Foundation | Charitable Event | $7,000 |
| The Community Fund of Darien | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Southern California | USC School of Dramatic Arts Theatre and Social Change Program | $5,000 |
| Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel of the Oranges and Map | General & Unrestricted | $3,960 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General & Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Person to Person Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Impact 100 Fairfield County | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Children International | General & Unrestricted | $1,784 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Bonnies Animal Rescue Kingdom | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Part of the Solution Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Stamford Jewish Center Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The American National Red Cross | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Lawfare Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $600 |
| New City Kids Inc | General & Unrestricted | $558 |
| Anti-Defamation League - New Jersey | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Darien Athletic Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Darien Library Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Endicott College | To support the Dean Kush challenge | $500 |
| Filling in the Blanks Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Horizons at Greens Farms Academy | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Museum of Science | MOS Marathon Team | $500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| Jewish National Fund | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| Building One Community Corp | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Epiphany School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Exodus School | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Givedirectly Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Land Trust of Darien Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| The Carver Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric D Kogan
- Doug Mellinger
- Marc A Utay
Questions people ask
Does Clarion Capital Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clarion Capital Charitable Foundation give?
$133,903 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Clarion Capital Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric D Kogan (Treas, Dir), Doug Mellinger (Dir, Pres, Sec) and Marc A Utay (Dir).
What does Clarion Capital Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and international.