Clear Channel Communications Foundation
Clear Channel Communications Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $114K.
Clear Channel Communications Foundation at a glance
In short: Clear Channel Communications Foundation gave $93K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,500
- +68.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,563
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $1,163,997
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (46% 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 Clear Channel Communications Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Broadcasters Foundation of America ($32K). Together the top 8 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Clear Channel Communications Foundation gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% 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 $46K (2021) to $131K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcasters Foundation of America New York, NY | General | $32,000 |
| Boy Scouts - Alamo Area Council San Antonio, TX | General | $20,000 |
| YMCA Greater San Antonio San Antonio, TX | General | $15,000 |
| Texas Association of Broadcasters Austin, TX | General | $7,500 |
| Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Chevy Chase, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Multicultural Media Telecom and Internet Council Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| St Louis University High School St. Louis, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Children and Family Services St. Louis, MO | General | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,163,997 | $120,228 | $100,437 | $92,500 | 8 | $93,002 | $114,443 | $71,961 |
| 2023 | $1,144,206 | $53,773 | $61,334 | $55,000 | 4 | $55,482 | $48,721 | $62,584 |
| 2022 | $1,151,767 | $-36,923 | $136,966 | $130,500 | 8 | $130,945 | $16,798 | $67,154 |
| 2021 | $1,325,656 | $194,764 | $54,974 | $46,000 | 7 | $46,428 | $188,767 | $76,761 |
| 2020 | $1,185,866 | $136,789 | $110,111 | $102,500 | 8 | — | $131,248 | $66,806 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clear Channel Communications Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clear Channel Communications Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Mays
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Mays
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lowry Mays (2020–2021) — Director & President
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 Clear Channel Communications Foundation
How much does Clear Channel Communications Foundation give each year?
Clear Channel Communications Foundation gave $93K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 4 grants.
What is Clear Channel Communications Foundation's typical grant size?
Clear Channel Communications Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $11,563, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clear Channel Communications Foundation give grants?
Clear Channel Communications Foundation's top state is Texas, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (35%) and Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (2 grants) and St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does Clear Channel Communications Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Clear Channel Communications Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clear Channel Communications Foundation's largest grantees?
Clear Channel Communications Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Broadcasters Foundation of America ($32,000), Boy Scouts - Alamo Area Council ($20,000) and YMCA Greater San Antonio ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clear Channel Communications Foundation?
Clear Channel Communications Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Clear Channel Communications Foundation's EIN?
Clear Channel Communications Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2908486. 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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