The Clinton Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Clinton Family Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 118 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $103,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants118
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$103,000
- Assets$49.6 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
14% 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 | $1.6 million | 113 | $38.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 117 | $45.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 118 | $49.6 million |
How to apply
The Clinton Family Fund 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 The Clinton Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 35 | $723,573 |
| Minnesota | 12 | $288,850 |
| Illinois | 26 | $288,645 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $210,300 |
| Colorado | 13 | $143,500 |
| Michigan | 3 | $98,000 |
| New York | 9 | $75,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $52,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $22,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Audubon Florida | General support | $103,000 |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | Support for children's garden | $100,000 |
| Housing Corp of Arlington | General support/capital improvements | $81,000 |
| Sisters of St Francis | Security system capital campaign | $78,000 |
| Maywood Fine Arts | General support | $77,500 |
| Mass Audubon | General support | $70,000 |
| Sphinx Organization | General support | $67,000 |
| Ability Housing | General support | $50,000 |
| Housing Forward | General support | $50,000 |
| New World Symphony | General support | $50,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony | General support | $45,000 |
| Pine Castle Inc | Support music program/general support | $45,000 |
| Denver Botanic Garden | Underwrite free shuttle program | $42,000 |
| Can Do Caninies | General support | $40,000 |
| Miami City Ballet | General support | $40,000 |
| Rawlins County Building Blocks Daycare | Support for capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Beyond 90 | General support | $36,873 |
| League of American Orchestras | General support | $30,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester | General support | $30,000 |
| Plymouth Congregational Church | General support | $30,000 |
| U Co School of Music | Underwrite masterclass program | $30,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | General support | $25,000 |
| Miami Music Project | General support | $25,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Bella Voce - Sing Out Loud | General support | $24,600 |
| Durham Symphony Orchestra | General support | $20,000 |
| Friends of Chamber Music Miami | General support | $20,000 |
| Renewing the Countryside | General support | $20,000 |
| Seraphic Fire | General support | $18,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General support | $15,000 |
| FSH Society | General support | $15,000 |
| Jacksonville School for Autism | General support | $15,000 |
| North Florida School of Special Ed | General support | $15,000 |
| Rochester Arts Center | General support | $15,000 |
| The Caring Place | General support | $15,000 |
| Wecarejax | General support | $15,000 |
| Virginio Ferrari Foundation | General support | $14,145 |
| Health Effective Institute | Intern program | $13,000 |
| Chicago Philharmonic | General support | $12,000 |
| Kansas City Civic Orchestra | General support | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce E Clinton
- Martha O Clinton
- L Andrew Martin
- Mark Honings
- Lissa McBurney
Questions people ask
Does The Clinton Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Clinton Family Fund give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 118 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Clinton Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce E Clinton (Trustee, Chair of the Boar), Martha O Clinton (Board Secretary), L Andrew Martin (Trustee and Foundation MGR) and Mark Honings (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Clinton Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and housing and homelessness.