Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation
Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $464K.
Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation at a glance
In short: Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation gave $1.2M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $129K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,161,333
- +44.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $129,037
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $12,350,792
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (42% 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 Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Arts and ($460K). Together the top 9 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 19 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation gives
- Giving grew 252% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 177% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2021) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Arts and Chapel Hill, NC | General & Unrestricted | $460,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation Health Equity Scholars Program | $250,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | The Center on Extremism and General Operating Funds | $200,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University New York, NY | Esperanza HBC Fund for Writing Students at the School of Arts | $80,000 |
| Preservation Alliance of New Orleans Incorporated New Orleans, LA | Preserve historic architecture in New Orleans Fund | $50,000 |
| Bard College Annandaleonhudson, NY | Bard Early College New Orleans to support their program teach college level classes to inner city public school students in New Orleans, enhancing their preparation and opportunities for higher education, and for their futures in life | $33,333 |
| Loyola University New Orleans, LA | Work of the Center for Editing and Publishing at Loyola, reward faculty excellence with performance-based bonuses, and supplement the salary of the co-directors of the center for editing and publishing and/or and faculty who are administering its activities | $33,000 |
| 826 New Orleans New Orleans, LA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | NC Disaster Relief Fund | $25,000 |
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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 | $12,350,792 | $492,763 | $1,248,180 | $1,161,333 | 9 | $1,200,247 | $464,496 | $676,224 |
| 2023 | $13,106,209 | $-22,848 | $887,694 | $803,333 | 5 | $841,484 | $289,850 | $630,370 |
| 2022 | $14,016,751 | $213,841 | $475,597 | $380,000 | 3 | $419,653 | $270,870 | $643,272 |
| 2021 | $14,278,507 | $927,210 | $489,852 | $330,000 | 2 | $366,298 | $5,233,098 | $660,595 |
| 2020 | $13,841,149 | $13,841,149 | — | — | — | — | $10,478 | $34,084 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation reported a distributable amount of $676K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation is led by Nancy Lemann, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Lemann
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Clein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation
How much does Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation give each year?
Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation gave $1.2M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $803K across 5 grants.
What is Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation's typical grant size?
Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $129,037, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation give grants?
Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Rhode Island (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation's largest grantees?
Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Arts and ($460,000), Brown University ($250,000) and Anti-Defamation League ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation?
Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $676K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation's EIN?
Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3976419. 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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