The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Lafayette, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $127,500 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $10,500. 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$127,500
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$1.1 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $130,750 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $130,750 | 42 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $127,500 | 40 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 40 | $127,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Andre' Clemons
- Dawn Q Clemons
- Selena Montit
- Dorothy Dore
- Jerry Bordelon
Questions people ask
Does The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund give?
$127,500 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Andre' Clemons (President), Dawn Q Clemons (Treasurer), Selena Montit (Director) and Dorothy Dore (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.