Clauson Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Clauson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hanover, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$260,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $320,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $320,000 | 3 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $260,000 | 3 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Janet M and James A Clauson 301 Kyle Road, Crownsville, MD 21032 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 553-0070 |
| What to submit | Written letter regarding nature and use of requested grant. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Clauson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3 | $260,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Aacc Foundation Inc | Support non-credit scholarships | $200,000 |
| Baltimore Center Stage | Annual fund and the next act campaign | $50,000 |
| Indian Creek School | Support non-credit scholarships | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet M Clauson
- James A Clauson
Questions people ask
Does Clauson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Clauson Family Foundation Inc give?
$260,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Clauson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet M Clauson (President, Secretary & Director) and James A Clauson (Vice President, Treasurer & Director).
What does Clauson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.