Clemens Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clemens Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $193,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$193,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $103,000 the year before.
82% of its 2024 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 | $103,000 | 4 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $193,500 | 11 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Clemens Family Foundation 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 Clemens Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $70,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $103,500 |
| New York | 3 | $16,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nexial Systems Foundation | General | $70,000 |
| Earth Justice | General | $40,000 |
| Pathfinder International | General | $40,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | General | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of America | General | $10,000 |
| Greenpeace USA | General | $8,000 |
| Codman Community Farms | General | $3,500 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | General | $3,000 |
| UNICEF | General | $3,000 |
| Institute for the Study of Energy & Our Future | General | $500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marshall W Clemens
- Patricia H Clemens
Questions people ask
Does Clemens Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clemens Family Foundation give?
$193,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Clemens Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marshall W Clemens (Trustee) and Patricia H Clemens (Trustee).
What does Clemens Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.