Clermont Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clermont Foundation is a private foundation in Lexington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $457,500 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $7,750 and the largest $50,000. 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$457,500
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$7,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $457,418 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $457,418 | 51 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $457,500 | 40 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
Clermont 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 Clermont Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $155,500 |
| Montana | 3 | $72,000 |
| Washington | 6 | $66,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $35,000 |
| New York | 4 | $32,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $30,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $22,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $16,000 |
| California | 2 | $12,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HBS - Harvard Business School | Education | $50,000 |
| Bozeman Dharma Center | Religious | $45,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Education | $35,000 |
| Friends of Matenwa | Social service | $35,000 |
| Loop Lab | Community | $32,000 |
| Comunidad Connect | Social services | $20,000 |
| Orcas Community Resource Center | Community | $20,000 |
| Orcas Island Community Foundation | Community | $20,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Education | $20,000 |
| Messengers for Health | Health, medical | $17,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Social services | $10,000 |
| Crosscut Mountain Sports Center | Education | $10,000 |
| Earth Justice | Environment | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Olga Store Building | Community | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Social service | $10,000 |
| Mayo Foundation | Health, medical | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health | Health, medical | $10,000 |
| UNICEF | Community | $10,000 |
| Greater Four Corner Action Coalition Eastern Service Workers Assn | Social service | $9,000 |
| Youth Counseling Connection | Social services | $8,000 |
| Friends of San Juans | Enviornment | $7,500 |
| San Juan Preservation Trust | Environment | $7,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Health, medical | $7,000 |
| Oxfam America | Health, medical | $6,000 |
| Much Ministries Inc | Social services | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Lexington Farmers' Market | Social service | $3,500 |
| American Red Cross New Jersey Crossroads | Health, medical | $3,000 |
| Beta Psi Foundation | Education | $3,000 |
| Mr Tom's Heart | Social service | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire PBS | Community | $2,000 |
| Newark Museum | Arts | $2,000 |
| Saranaloka Foundation | Social service | $2,000 |
| Land Conservancy of NJ | Community | $1,000 |
| Lexington Symphony | Arts | $1,000 |
| Loomis Chaffee School | Education | $1,000 |
| Tufts University | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Chemical Engineering | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Chemical Engineering Endowment | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha H Keith
- Garnett L Keith Jr
- Geoffrey L Keith
- Suzanne K Colon
- Susanne Morel
Questions people ask
Does Clermont Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clermont Foundation give?
$457,500 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $7,750.
Who runs Clermont Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Martha H Keith (Trustee), Garnett L Keith Jr (Trustee), Geoffrey L Keith (Trustee) and Suzanne K Colon (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Clermont Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.