Clermont Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clermont Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 72 grants; the typical grant was $6,325 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$6,325
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$51.1 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $1.2 million | 67 | $39.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 57 | $45.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 72 | $51.1 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 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 24 | $608,000 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $306,750 |
| New York | 24 | $237,020 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $175,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $61,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $11,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bath & Tennis Historic Bldg Preservation Foundation | General operating | $200,000 |
| Aspen Institute | General operating | $105,000 |
| Business Executives for National Security | General operating | $100,000 |
| Glazer Hall | General operating | $100,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation | General operating | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | General operating | $100,000 |
| The 1882 House Foundation | General operating | $100,000 |
| Chapel and York US Foundation | General operating | $63,270 |
| Princeton University | General operating | $61,000 |
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium | General operating | $50,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | General operating | $50,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General operating | $50,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | General operating | $30,000 |
| American Heart Association | General operating | $25,000 |
| Brookings Institution | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | General operating | $25,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | General operating | $20,000 |
| Glades Academy Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | General operating | $20,000 |
| Venetian Heritage | General operating | $20,000 |
| University of Miami | General operating | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Church of Bethesda by the Sea | General operating | $15,000 |
| St Christopher's Episcopal Church | General operating | $13,000 |
| The Society of the Cincinnati | General operating | $12,500 |
| Elephant Family USA | General operating | $11,000 |
| Catholic Schools Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| East End Hospice | General operating | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Zoo Conservation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | General operating | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | General operating | $10,000 |
| Promise Fund of FL | General operating | $10,000 |
| White House Historical Association | General operating | $10,000 |
| Gentleman of the Garden | General operating | $7,500 |
| St Andrew's Dune Church | General operating | $5,150 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General operating | $5,000 |
| Citizens for National Security | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard E Cox Jr
- Julie Doe
- Wendy Bingham
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?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $6,325.
Who runs Clermont Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard E Cox Jr (Trustee), Julie Doe (Executive Director) and Wendy Bingham (Director of Philanthropy).
What does Clermont Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.