Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation
Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
-5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+44.6% YoY
Grant Count
9
+80.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$129K
-19.7% YoY
About Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Clein-Lemann Esperanza Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,350,792 | $13,106,209 | $14,016,751 |
| Revenue | $492,763 | $-22,848 | $213,841 |
| Expenses | $1,248,180 | $887,694 | $475,597 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,200,247 | $841,484 | $419,653 |
| Net Investment Income | $464,496 | $289,850 | $270,870 |
| Distributable Amount | $676,224 | $630,370 | $643,272 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Clein | Dir | 1 | — |
| Nancy Lemann | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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