Clairebear Foundation Inc
Clairebear Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Victor, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $42K.
Clairebear Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Clairebear Foundation Inc gave $42K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $42,384
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $21,192
- Median grant
- $21,192
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Clairebear Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Rochester Area Community Foundation ($40K). Together the top 2 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Clairebear Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Area Community Foundation Rochester, NY | To create a donor advised fund that will provide grantmaking available to other organization's and individuals for charitable purposes. | $40,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Rochester, NY | General Use | $2,384 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $44,623 | $42,384 | 2 | $44,623 | — | $2,084 |
| 2021 | $44,623 | $1 | $1,233 | — | — | $1,233 | $1 | $2,228 |
| 2020 | $45,855 | $1 | $1,558 | — | — | — | $1 | $2,297 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clairebear Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clairebear Foundation Inc is led by Alisa M. Colyer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Alisa M. Colyer
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. K. Saytha
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon M. Colyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Clairebear Foundation Inc
How much does Clairebear Foundation Inc give each year?
Clairebear Foundation Inc gave $42K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clairebear Foundation Inc operate?
Clairebear Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
How much is Clairebear Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Clairebear Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Clairebear Foundation Inc's EIN?
Clairebear Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0699167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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