Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $460,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$460,000
- Assets$13.8 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $803,333 the year before.
56% of its 2024 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 | $803,333 | 5 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 9 | $13.8 million |
How to apply
Clein-Lemann Esperanza 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 Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $485,000 |
| New York | 3 | $313,333 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $250,000 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $113,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Arts and | General & Unrestricted | $460,000 |
| Brown University | Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation Health Equity Scholars Program | $250,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | The Center on Extremism and General Operating Funds | $200,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | Esperanza HBC Fund for Writing Students at the School of Arts | $80,000 |
| Preservation Alliance of New Orleans Incorporated | Preserve historic architecture in New Orleans Fund | $50,000 |
| Bard College | Bard Early College New Orleans to support their program teach college level classes to inner city public school students in New Orleans, enhancing their preparation and opportunities for higher education, and for their futures in life | $33,333 |
| Loyola University | Work of the Center for Editing and Publishing at Loyola, reward faculty excellence with performance-based bonuses, and supplement the salary of the co-directors of the center for editing and publishing and/or and faculty who are administering its activities | $33,000 |
| 826 New Orleans | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | NC Disaster Relief Fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Clein
- Nancy Lemann
Questions people ask
Does Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Clein (Dir) and Nancy Lemann (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.