Cleave Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cleave Family Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$60,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $60,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $56,500 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 4 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Cleave 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 Cleave Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $45,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General | $15,000 |
| Sheridan Shore Sailing School | General | $15,000 |
| Duke University | General | $15,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | General | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Cleave
- Benjamin N Feder
- Karen Vorreiter
- Barbara Perce
- Deborah Carlson
Questions people ask
Does Cleave Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cleave Family Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Cleave Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Cleave (President/ Treasurer), Benjamin N Feder (Secretary and Director), Karen Vorreiter (Director) and Barbara Perce (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cleave Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.