Clementine Fund
Preselected recipients only
Clementine Fund is a private foundation in Tacoma, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $897,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$897,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$38.2 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $825,000 the year before.
47% 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 | $825,000 | 44 | $37.7 million |
| 2024 | $897,000 | 36 | $38.2 million |
How to apply
Clementine Fund 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 Clementine Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $317,000 |
| California | 6 | $150,000 |
| Hawaii | 7 | $145,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 6 | $33,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | Cash transfer lab - guaranteed income research | $100,000 |
| Post Hoc Management LLC | Journalism | $57,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee | Humanitarian aid | $50,000 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Greater horizons - neal conan prize for excellence in journalism fund | $50,000 |
| Movement Voter Project (FS All Hands on Deck Network) | Expanding democracy in texas | $50,000 |
| The Food Basket Inc | Food access | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Movement voter fund | $50,000 |
| Pioneer Works Art Foundation | Support for artists | $35,000 |
| Slow Food USA | Community building through food | $30,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Education | $30,000 |
| Feed Hawaii DBA Kohala Food Hub | Food access | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Investment Ready | Community food development | $25,000 |
| Rudolf Steiner Foundation Inc | Rsf social finance - clementine donor advised fund | $25,000 |
| Aozora Community Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| Bhakti Society Inc | Spiritual leadership development | $20,000 |
| Institute for Community Equity and Sharing Inc DBA One Community | Basic needs | $20,000 |
| Rudolf Steiner Foundation Inc | Rsf social finance - clementine donor advised fund | $20,000 |
| In Our Backyards Inc (Ioby) | Clinton hill fort greene mutual aid - basic needs | $15,000 |
| North Kohala Community Resource Center | Community building | $15,000 |
| Study Group on the Light of the Gospel | Food access | $15,000 |
| Crisis Connections | Mental health | $10,000 |
| Hamakua Youth Foundation | Youth development | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Songwriting Festival | Music and community building | $10,000 |
| New York Peace Institute Inc | Community development | $10,000 |
| North Kohala Community Resource Center | Community building | $10,000 |
| Seleni House Foundation Inc | Maternal mental & reproductive health assistance | $10,000 |
| Artists and Mothers Incorporated | Support for artists | $7,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Healthcare access | $7,500 |
| Lot Radio Inc | Journalism | $5,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | Basic needs | $5,000 |
| The Dove Project | Domestic violence prevention | $5,000 |
| Vashon Center for the Arts | Education and community building through the arts | $5,000 |
| Vashon Maury Island Food Bank | Food access | $5,000 |
| Women in Ranching | Food access | $5,000 |
| Yes Media | Journalism | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Council of the Seattle Area | Basic needs | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Russell
- Zac Russel
- Chet Tchozewski
- June Martin
- Jileen Russel
- Mariko Taniguchi-Russell
- Maren Wenzel
Questions people ask
Does Clementine Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clementine Fund give?
$897,000 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Clementine Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Russell (Executive Director), Zac Russel (Senior Advisor & Board VP), Chet Tchozewski (Board Director) and June Martin (Board Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Clementine Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and community development.