Clemons Family Foundation
The Clemons Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in education, healthcare, youth services, the arts, and cancer research, primarily in California.
Clemons Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Clemons Family Foundation gave $423K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $423,054
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,543
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,005
- Total assets
- $16,703,444
- +143.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Clemons Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 Newport Center Dr 295, Newport Beach, CA 92660-0926
Phone: (949) 697-8366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clemons Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The UCI Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $416K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 33 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was 98% to California, 1% to Utah, and 0% each to Colorado and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Clemons Family Foundation gives
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 207% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2021) to $431K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $423K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCI Foundation Irvine, CA | To provide education for diverse and talented students advancing healthcare and life-changing research, and fostering creativity and critical thinking. | $200,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation Newport Beach, CA | To provide exceptional and innovative healthcare to our community and beyond. | $63,713 |
| Santa Margarita Eagle Foundation Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | To assist santa margarita catholic high school in achieving its overall mission and strategic goals. | $42,500 |
| Andersen Deans Foundation Newport Beach, CA | To provide academic enrichment support to supplement what is provided by the school district. | $25,000 |
| Lulu's Place El Segundo, CA | General Fund for Nonprofit Youth Center. | $20,000 |
| Mariner's Elementary School Foundation Newport Beach, CA | To provide funding for personnel support, school programs and activities. | $20,000 |
| CASA Orange, CA | General Funding to Foster Youth Advocacy | $14,005 |
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | To provide exceptional and innovative healthcare to our community and beyond. | $10,650 |
| Decorative Art Society Newport Beach, CA | General Funding for the Arts. | $10,000 |
| Roy O Andersen Elementary PTA Newport Beach, CA | To provide funding for personnel support, school programs, and activities. | $10,000 |
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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 | $16,703,444 | $4,225,792 | $766,486 | $423,054 | 13 | $430,573 | $3,891,860 | $422,717 |
| 2023 | $6,848,842 | $3,673,410 | $645,052 | $430,929 | 9 | $430,929 | $3,462,234 | $459,330 |
| 2022 | $3,631,484 | $156,510 | $287,913 | $175,477 | 8 | $175,477 | $89,246 | $395,013 |
| 2021 | $3,762,887 | $3,536,530 | $23,850 | $137,860 | 3 | $137,860 | $3,484,009 | $299,182 |
| 2020 | $239,957 | $223,217 | — | — | — | — | $223,217 | $25,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clemons Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $423K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 giving included support for educational institutions and programs, healthcare and pediatric services, youth advocacy and programming, the arts, and cancer research.
Among its grantees, Hoag Hospital Foundation says its purpose is to raise funds for Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Santa Margarita Eagle Foundation says it raises funds for student financial aid, campus improvements, and endowments at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. Andersen Deans Foundation says it raises funds for academic enrichment resources at Roy O. Andersen Elementary School, including additional teachers and aides, technology, and enrichment programs. Lulu’s Place says it operates a multi-sport and learning center serving low-income and under-represented youth and families. Mariners Elementary School Foundation says it supports educational and arts programs, services, and equipment at Mariners Elementary School. CHOC Foundation says it supports clinical and nonclinical services, medical education, research, and related pediatric fields at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Children’s Hospital at Mission, and their affiliates.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $423,054. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $14,005. Its largest grants included $200,000 to The UCI Foundation for education and research; $63,713 to Hoag Hospital Foundation; $42,500 to Santa Margarita Eagle Foundation; $25,000 to Andersen Deans Foundation; and $20,000 each to Lulu’s Place and Mariners Elementary School Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists V Gordon Clemons III as CEO and Anne Marie Thomas as secretary.
Clemons Family Foundation is led by V. Gordon Clemons III, CEO on the 2024 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
V. Gordon Clemons III
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Marie Thomas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: V Gordon Clemons III aka Jr. (2020–2023) — CEO
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 Clemons Family Foundation
How much does Clemons Family Foundation give each year?
Clemons Family Foundation gave $423K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $431K across 9 grants.
What is Clemons Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Clemons Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,005, and its average grant was $32,543, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clemons Family Foundation give grants?
Clemons Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newport Beach, CA (5 grants) and Orange, CA (2 grants).
Does Clemons Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 31% of Clemons Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clemons Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Clemons Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The UCI Foundation ($200,000), Hoag Hospital Foundation ($63,713) and Santa Margarita Eagle Foundation ($42,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clemons Family Foundation?
Clemons Family Foundation reported $16.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $431K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $423K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clemons Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 giving included support for educational institutions and programs, healthcare and pediatric services, youth advocacy and programming, the arts, and cancer research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clemons Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clemons Family Foundation's EIN?
Clemons Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4116363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Clemons Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Clemons Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/clemons-family-foundation-morg_2d0004574f9441209fca394b1e53ffe1
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