Clark L Tanner Foundation
The Clark L Tanner Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return and states that the organization distributed all of its net assets during that year, so it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Clark L Tanner Foundation at a glance
In short: Clark L Tanner Foundation gave $558K across 11 grants in 2022 (avg $51K), mostly in California. 50% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $557,772
- -79.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $50,707
- -76.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clark L Tanner 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. The filing does not describe an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 745 Calle Del Resplendor, Santa Fe, NM 87505-5989
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clark L Tanner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was University of Cal at San Francisco ($300K). Together the top 10 received $558K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 33 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in California (54%), Utah (38%), New Mexico (4%), Colorado (4%), and Massachusetts (1%). The listed percentages may not total 100%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Clark L Tanner Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $82K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 50% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2020) to $2.8M (2021). In 2022 it made 11 grants totaling $558K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cal at San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Clinical Research | $300,000 |
| Alliance House Salt Lake City, UT | General Use | $60,000 |
| The Children's Center Salt Lake City, UT | General Use | $55,000 |
| Univesity of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Support Grief Counseling | $45,000 |
| Univesity of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic | $25,000 |
| Mind Research Network Albuquerque, NM | General Use | $20,000 |
| NAMI - Colorado Englewood, CO | General Use | $20,000 |
| Utah Symphony Salt Lake City, UT | General Use | $10,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | The Grand Theater | $10,000 |
| Classics for Kids Foundation Holliston, MA | General Use | $7,772 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $339 | $572,163 | $557,772 | 11 | $567,537 | — | $12,159 |
| 2021 | $570,714 | $185,267 | $2,788,153 | $2,775,713 | 13 | $2,778,017 | $161,430 | $124,111 |
| 2020 | $3,174,425 | $49,785 | $181,107 | $142,000 | 9 | — | $36,086 | $154,098 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clark L Tanner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants included clinical research and support for organizations providing mental health, social rehabilitation, music, and other services. These descriptions reflect grantee activities, not a stated foundation mission. For example, Alliance House describes its work as community-based prevocational transitional employment and social rehabilitation; NAMI Colorado says it offers education and support for people affected by mental illness; and Classics for Kids Foundation says it helps young people shape positive futures through music.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $557,772. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest awards included $300,000 to the University of California at an individual recipient for clinical research, $60,000 to Alliance House for general use, $55,000 to The Children’s Center for general use, and two grants to the University of Utah: $45,000 for grief counseling support and $25,000 for a geriatric psychiatry clinic.
The foundation states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing also says it distributed all of its net assets during 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Deon T Hilger as trustee and board member, and Alison Hilger, Kristin Hilger, Susan Dickinson, and Jona Nusink Curry as board members.
Clark L Tanner Foundation's 2022 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Deon T. Hilger
Trustee - Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Hilger
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jona Nusink Curry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Dickinson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Hilger
Board Member
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kristen Hilger Brown (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 Clark L Tanner Foundation
How much does Clark L Tanner Foundation give each year?
Clark L Tanner Foundation gave $558K across 11 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $2.8M across 13 grants.
What is Clark L Tanner Foundation's typical grant size?
Clark L Tanner Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $20,000, and its average grant was $50,707, across 11 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clark L Tanner Foundation that year got $82K on average.
Where does Clark L Tanner Foundation give grants?
Clark L Tanner Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (7 grants).
Does Clark L Tanner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Clark L Tanner Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clark L Tanner Foundation's largest grantees?
Clark L Tanner Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include University of Cal at San Francisco ($300,000), Univesity of Utah ($70,000 across 2 grants) and Alliance House ($60,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Clark L Tanner Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included clinical research and support for organizations providing mental health, social rehabilitation, music, and other services. These descriptions reflect grantee activities, not a stated foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clark L Tanner Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Clark L Tanner Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Clark L Tanner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Clark L Tanner Foundation's EIN?
Clark L Tanner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6116761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Clark L Tanner Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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