Clemens Family Foundation
Clemens Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Harrisburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $624K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $278K. Net investment income was $25K.
Clemens Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Clemens Family Foundation gave $278K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $277,706
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,672
- -40.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $624,424
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (92% 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 Clemens Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Furman University ($256K). Together the top 7 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $269K (2023) to $500K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $278K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Furman University Greenville, SC | Supporting the Business School | $255,506 |
| Caves Valley Foundation Owings Mills, MD | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Pine Street Presbyterian Church Harrisburg, PA | General Donation | $5,200 |
| Martin Lane Foundation Harrisburg, PA | General Donation | $5,000 |
| JRH Foundation of the Arts Trenton, NJ | General Donation | $1,000 |
| The Hill School Pottstown, PA | General Donation | $500 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadephia, PA | General Donation | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $624,424 | $235,756 | $290,758 | $277,706 | 7 | $278,356 | $25,354 |
| 2023 | $679,090 | $609,762 | $280,690 | $268,690 | 4 | $268,690 | $1,482 |
| 2022 | $350,018 | $850,018 | $500,000 | $500,000 | 1 | $500,000 | $356 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clemens Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chase M. Clemens
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$12K (2023) → $12K (2024)
Claire A. Clemens
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kenneth M. Clemens
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary K. Clemens
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $12K, to Chase M Clemens (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Clemens Family Foundation
How much does Clemens Family Foundation give each year?
Clemens Family Foundation gave $278K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $269K across 4 grants.
What is Clemens Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Clemens Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $39,672, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clemens Family Foundation give grants?
Clemens Family Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Clemens Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Clemens Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clemens Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Clemens Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Furman University ($255,506), Caves Valley Foundation ($10,000) and Pine Street Presbyterian Church ($5,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clemens Family Foundation?
Clemens Family Foundation reported $624K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $236K.
What is Clemens Family Foundation's EIN?
Clemens Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3927634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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