Clara Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Clara Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Siasconset, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,507 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $225 and the largest $47,000. 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$63,507
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$225
- Largest grant$47,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $68,302 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 | $42,146 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $68,302 | 51 | $0 |
| 2025 | $63,507 | 46 | $0 |
How to apply
Clara Foundation Inc 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 Clara Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 28 | $55,767 |
| Florida | 4 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,250 |
| California | 1 | $1,080 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $900 |
| New York | 2 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Montana | 1 | $360 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $300 |
| Georgia | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for An | General & Unrestricted | $47,000 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $1,587 |
| Children International | General & Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Seva Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,080 |
| Partners-In-Health | General & Unrestricted | $1,080 |
| Theatre Workshop of Nantucket | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Island Housing Trust | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Finca | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Rehabilitation Center for Children | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hanley Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| St Labre Indian School | General & Unrestricted | $360 |
| Amnesty International | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| Habitat For Humanity | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| Heiter International | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| Egan Maratime Institute | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| Nantucket Land Council | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| Nantucket Community Sailing | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Palliative Supportive Care of Nantu | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Nantucket Historical Association | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Nantucket Boys and Girls Club | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Feed The Children | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Save The Children | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Sconset Trust | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Nantucket Town Scholarship Fund | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Nanucket Cottage Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Memorial Sloan Ketering | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | General & Unrestricted | $150 |
| Nantucket New School | General & Unrestricted | $150 |
| Saltmarsh Center | General & Unrestricted | $150 |
| Nantucket Preservation Trust | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| Dreamland Theater | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| Nantucket Conservation Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Clara R Urbahn
Questions people ask
Does Clara Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clara Foundation Inc give?
$63,507 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $225.
Who runs Clara Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Clara R Urbahn (President).
What does Clara Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, international and housing and homelessness.