Cloverfields Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cloverfields Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.3 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$5.3 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$208 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.7 million the year before.
52% 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 | $5.7 million | 31 | $178 million |
| 2024 | $5.3 million | 31 | $208 million |
How to apply
Cloverfields 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 Cloverfields Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 19 | $3.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $900,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $762,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners | General operating fund | $1.0 million |
| Fordham University | General operating fund | $762,500 |
| University of St Thomas - Dougherty College | General operating fund | $750,000 |
| Marywood University | General operating fund | $650,000 |
| Leo C Byrne Residence Fund | General operating fund | $500,000 |
| Lifesong for Orphans Inc | General operating fund | $500,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust (Donor Advised Fund) | General operating fund | $250,000 |
| University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital | General operating fund | $250,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| Delasalle High School | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| Northern Star Scouting | General operating fund | $60,000 |
| Basilica of St Mary's | General operating fund | $53,000 |
| Aim Higher Foundation | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Constellation Fund | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| St Olaf Catholic Church | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | General operating fund | $30,000 |
| Ascension Catholic School | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Smile Train | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Release Recovery Foundation | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Agate Housing and Services | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Breck School | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Jane Brattain Breast Center (Healthpartners) | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church (Mary Pippin) | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Wye Parish | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| National Alopecia Foundation | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Prisma Health Midlands Foundation | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General operating fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen J Hemsley
- Barbara K Hemsley
Questions people ask
Does Cloverfields Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cloverfields Foundation give?
$5.3 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Cloverfields Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen J Hemsley (President) and Barbara K Hemsley (Director).
What does Cloverfields Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.