Clavis Foundation
Clavis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Corona Del Mar, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $618K.
Clavis Foundation at a glance
In short: Clavis Foundation gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,100,000
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,100,000
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100,000
- Total assets
- $14,653,640
- +2.7% 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 Clavis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Choc Foundation ($1.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Clavis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1000% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 155% 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 $100K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | General Support | $1,100,000 |
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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 | $14,653,640 | $440,012 | $1,221,696 | $1,100,000 | 1 | $1,116,282 | $617,567 | $721,871 |
| 2023 | $14,265,325 | $1,037,615 | $1,186,532 | $1,070,000 | 1 | $1,084,541 | $948,029 | $714,890 |
| 2022 | $13,579,254 | $1,700,017 | $1,395,832 | $1,075,000 | 3 | $1,112,253 | $725,766 | $715,408 |
| 2021 | $13,455,944 | $1,599,260 | $245,467 | $100,000 | 1 | $138,220 | $1,537,065 | $770,635 |
| 2020 | $12,102,151 | $5,783,654 | $384,622 | $308,000 | 2 | — | $35,903 | $354,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clavis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $722K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clavis Foundation is led by Tusdi D. Vopat, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tusdi D. Vopat
President
Director & President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Moore
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart C. McClure
Treasurer
Director, Treasurer & Secretary → Director, Treasurer & Sec*, 2021
Director, Treasurer & Sec* → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron McClure
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Evan McClure (2020) — Sec*
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.
Frequently asked questions about Clavis Foundation
How much does Clavis Foundation give each year?
Clavis Foundation gave $1.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Clavis Foundation?
Clavis Foundation reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $722K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Clavis Foundation operate?
Clavis Foundation has awarded grants in California, North Carolina, New York.
What is Clavis Foundation's EIN?
Clavis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3025143. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Clavis Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants US $50,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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