Clarfeld Family Foundation
The Clarfeld Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the foundation reported that it made distributions in complete liquidation and filed a certificate of dissolution on December 28, 2023. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Clarfeld Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Clarfeld Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $281K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,938,675
- +898.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $281,334
- +755.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Clarfeld Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. As the filing is marked final and the foundation reported its dissolution, this is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clarfeld Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($3.5M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 32 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California 90%, New York 6%, the District of Columbia 2%, Massachusetts 2%, and Connecticut 1%. These reported shares total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Clarfeld Family Foundation gives
- 50% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 3839% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2019) to $3.9M (2023). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | Clarfeld Family Foundation donor advisor fund (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $3,463,906 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Endowment Fund | $200,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | director's discretionary fund and public relations efforts | $75,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | Clarfeld Family Foundation donor advisor fund | $63,769 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Inc Pittsfield, MA | Israel Fund | $50,000 |
| Chapel Haven Schleifer Center New Haven, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Humane Society Inc Pittsfield, MA | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Access Psychology Foundation White Plains, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires Inc Pittsfield, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Clarfeld Family Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $116,583 | $3,956,448 | $3,938,675 | 14 | $3,953,927 | $135,859 | $159,505 |
| 2022 | $3,922,824 | $159,754 | $408,147 | $394,500 | 12 | $406,002 | $159,754 | $184,667 |
| 2021 | $4,171,217 | $125,505 | $78,329 | $61,400 | 4 | $77,100 | $125,505 | $214,099 |
| 2020 | $4,124,041 | $407,568 | $124,241 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $102,816 | $187,289 |
| 2019 | $3,840,714 | $2,779,082 | $38,204 | $28,000 | 1 | — | $429,192 | $85,330 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clarfeld Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grant recipients included Birthright Israel Foundation, whose stated mission is to give eligible young Jewish adults the opportunity to visit Israel on an educational trip; the Smithsonian Institution, which describes its mission as increasing and diffusing knowledge; and Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, which says it cares for people in need and sustains the Jewish community.
Other recipients describe work in services for people with developmental and social disabilities (Chapel Haven Schleifer Center), animal care and welfare (Berkshire Humane Society), and access to behavioral health services for underserved populations (Access Psychology Foundation). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $3,938,675. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3,463,906, with a median of $11,250. The largest grant was $3,463,906 to Schwab Charitable Fund for the foundation’s donor-advised fund; the filing describes it as an in-kind grant. Other notable grants included $200,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation for an endowment fund, $75,000 to the Smithsonian Institution for its director’s discretionary fund and public relations efforts, and $50,000 to Jewish Federation of the Berkshires for its Israel Fund.
The foundation reported that its 2023 distributions came from assets other than current income and were made in complete liquidation. It also stated that a final distribution of its expected $12 tax refund would be made as a grant to a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2023 filing:
- Kristen C Clarfeld — Director, Secretary, Treasurer
- Laurence A Clarfeld — Director, Vice President
- Robert A Clarfeld — Director, President
- Richard T Suarez — Vice President, Director
- Robert A Varriano — Director, Vice President
Clarfeld Family Foundation is led by Robert A Clarfeld, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robert A Clarfeld
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen C Clarfeld
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurence A Clarfeld
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard T Suarez
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert A Varriano
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Clarfeld Family Foundation
How much does Clarfeld Family Foundation give each year?
Clarfeld Family Foundation gave $3.9M across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $395K across 12 grants.
What is Clarfeld Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Clarfeld Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $11,250, and its average grant was $281,334, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clarfeld Family Foundation give grants?
Clarfeld Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsfield, MA (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Tarrytown, NY (2 grants).
Does Clarfeld Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Clarfeld Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clarfeld Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Clarfeld Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($3,527,675 across 2 grants), Birthright Israel Foundation ($200,000) and Smithsonian Institution ($75,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Clarfeld Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clarfeld Family Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Clarfeld Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Clarfeld Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Clarfeld Family Foundation's EIN?
Clarfeld Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2595170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Clarfeld Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 28, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Clarfeld Family Foundation funds
Public, Societal Benefit Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Clarfeld Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Mondelez International Foundation
Chicago, IL
The Mondelēz International Foundation funds programs that promote healthy, active lifestyles for children and families, as well as disaster relief and employee programs, with community investments spanning 18 countries. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50,000 to $1,456,000, with a median of $251,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
5
Total Given
$2.4M
Goldenberg Family Charitable Foundation
New Rochelle, NY
Assets
$97K
Grants
30
Total Given
$18K
KMD Foundation
Boca Raton, FL
KMD Foundation funds education, conservation, human services, health research, and arts and culture, with 2025 grants ranging from $36 to $500,000 and a median of $3,800. Its 2025 giving went mainly to organizations in Washington, DC and Massachusetts, with additional grants in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.1M
Grants
36
Total Given
$1.3M
Shoval Foundation
Wilkes-Barre, PA
The Shoval Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including human services, health care, education, journalism, arts and culture, and local food systems. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $12,000, with a median of $1,000, and went mainly to organizations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New York. It accepts no unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$3.0M
Grants
82
Total Given
$142K
Dr Robert C & Tina Sohn Foundation
Sheffield, MA
The foundation funds environmental initiatives, alternative health care, the arts, and other trustee-approved causes, with an emphasis on educational projects for underserved youth. Recent grants ranged from $500 to $32,000, with a median of $5,000; there are no strict geographic limits, though giving has focused on New York and Massachusetts. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
55
Total Given
$370K
The Marvin a & Ben Brustin
Chicago, IL
Assets
$974K
Grants
68
Total Given
$23K
More similar funders
More Funders in Delaware
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Clarfeld Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Clarfeld Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?