Clover Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clover Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.5 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $149,051 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$3.5 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$149,051
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$119 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
63% 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 | $2.8 million | 4 | $122 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 8 | $119 million |
How to apply
Clover 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Clover Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $3.0 million in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pontifica Universita Della Santa Croce (Pusc) | Grant for operating expenses 2023-24 academic year | $2.0 million |
| Asociacion Venezolana de Promocion Educativa (Apve) | Grant for avpe for prelature priests | $412,000 |
| Diocese of Helsinki | Grant for repairs and renovation of building | $210,560 |
| University of Piura | Grant for esteban campodonico award (2023 & 2024) | $178,102 |
| Asociacion Cultural Internacional Ac | 2024 grant for montefalco school | $120,000 |
| Caribbean Educational Association (Cea) | Grant for briar house study center | $64,000 |
| The Witherspoon Institute | Grant for 2024 summer seminars | $25,000 |
| Youth Service International Inc | 2024 grant for summer service projects | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gonzalo Vera
- William Orchard
- Federico Riera-Marsa
- Robert Moniot
- Julien Nagore
- Thomas White
- Matthew Anthony
- Andrew O'Meara
- Peter Anglada
Questions people ask
Does Clover Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clover Foundation give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $149,051.
Who runs Clover Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gonzalo Vera (Director), William Orchard (Treasurer), Federico Riera-Marsa (Director/President) and Robert Moniot (Director/Vice President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Clover Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and education.