Clarke Charitable Foundation
Clarke Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fountain Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $117K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $60K.
Clarke Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Clarke Charitable Foundation gave $60K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $116,770
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Clarke Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cecile Stephens Charitable Foundation ($55K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Clarke Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 725% of 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $121K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cecile Stephens Charitable Foundation Seal Beach, CA | Scholarships to graduating high school seniors through another private foundation | $55,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $116,770 | $1,330 | $74,500 | $60,000 | 2 | $67,250 | — | $9,278 |
| 2023 | $189,940 | $853 | $45,100 | $30,000 | 1 | $37,550 | — | $11,577 |
| 2022 | $232,187 | $6,717 | $34,000 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $6,717 | $12,323 |
| 2021 | $259,470 | $6,759 | $151,585 | $120,300 | 3 | $120,300 | $6,759 | $16,882 |
| 2020 | $404,296 | $6,681 | $154,202 | $121,000 | 4 | — | $6,681 | $24,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clarke Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clarke Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian T. McMahon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3.8 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Kevin E. Monson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3.8 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $6K, to Kevin E Monson (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clarke Charitable Foundation
How much does Clarke Charitable Foundation give each year?
Clarke Charitable Foundation gave $60K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is Clarke Charitable Foundation?
Clarke Charitable Foundation reported $117K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Clarke Charitable Foundation operate?
Clarke Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in California, Minnesota.
What is Clarke Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Clarke Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6444635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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