Clausen Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Clausen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Holstein, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $505,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$505,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $0 | 0 | $274,653 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 1 | $434,506 |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 2 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scholarship Management Services One Scholarship Way, St Peter, MN 56092 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 537-4180 |
| What to submit | Written application |
| Deadlines | May 15th |
| Restrictions | $1,500 per scholarship award for each of the 2 years of post secondary education |
What Clausen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati's Children's Hospital | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Scholarship America | Post secondary education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas E Clausen
- Joanie S Clausen
- Daniel Condon
Questions people ask
Does Clausen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 15th.
How much does Clausen Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $505,000.
Who runs Clausen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas E Clausen (President/Director), Joanie S Clausen (Secretary/Director) and Daniel Condon (Treasurer/Director).
What does Clausen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.