Click Family Foundation
Click Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. In its 2024 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $198,300 to organizations in five states and Washington, D.C.; the listed grants include program support for community, youth, disability, animal welfare, and wildlife organizations.
Click Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Click Family Foundation gave $198K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Arizona. 75% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $198,300
- -33.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,525
- -33.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,650
- Total assets
- $6,394,478
- +13.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (9 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Click Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that requests must be made in writing, lists no deadlines, and states there are no restrictions on awards. It lists Jim Click Automotive Team as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Jim Click Automotive Team
Mailing address: PO Box 12399, Tucson, AZ 85732
Phone: (520) 570-7340
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Click Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beloved Asheville ($60K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 59 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Arizona (32%), North Carolina (30%), California (23%), Oklahoma (10%), and Washington, D.C. (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Click Family Foundation open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 12 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2021) to $305K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | Program Support | $60,000 |
| The Sanctuary Project Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Pima Animal Care Center Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Special Care Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, CA | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Tucson Wildlife Center Inc Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $12,500 |
| Schoolpower Laguna Beach Education Foundation Laguna Beach, CA | Program Support | $10,800 |
| Boys and Girls Club of San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano, CA | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Oceana Washington, DC | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Elephant Club DBA Elephant Cooperation San Clemente, CA | Program Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,394,478 | $705,309 | $258,988 | $198,300 | 12 | $200,780 | $269,480 | $292,007 |
| 2023 | $5,656,082 | $407,916 | $345,341 | $296,000 | 12 | $298,096 | $80,431 | $249,628 |
| 2022 | $4,802,678 | $130,188 | $348,404 | $295,800 | 19 | $297,800 | $44,316 | $237,307 |
| 2021 | $5,770,126 | $4,243,031 | $171,246 | $137,750 | 8 | $139,561 | $191,759 | $123,774 |
| 2020 | $1,022,341 | $386,846 | $318,678 | $304,500 | 8 | — | $90,790 | $63,984 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Click Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $292K 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 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Beloved Asheville says its mission is to bring people together to address challenges including racism and systemic inequities, housing and food insecurity, poverty, and healthcare inequalities. Friends of Pima Animal Care Center says it supports the work of Pima Animal Care Center to help pets in need. Special Care Inc. says it helps children with special needs and their families. Tucson Wildlife Center says it rescues, treats, and rehabilitates wildlife and promotes education and habitat protection. Tilly’s Life Center says it aims to inspire young people to reach their full potential.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $198,300. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $11,650. The largest awards included $60,000 to Beloved Asheville, $25,000 to The Sanctuary Project, and $20,000 each to Friends of Pima Animal Care Center and Special Care Inc. The listed 2024 grants were for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James H. Click Jr. as president; Christian J. Click and Carrie W. Click as vice presidents; and Christopher B. Cotter as secretary.
Click Family Foundation is led by James H. Click Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James H. Click Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie W. Click
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian J. Click
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher B. Cotter
Secretary
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 Click Family Foundation
How much does Click Family Foundation give each year?
Click Family Foundation gave $198K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $296K across 12 grants.
What is Click Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Click Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,650, and its average grant was $16,525, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Click Family Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does Click Family Foundation give grants?
Click Family Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (30%) and California (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (4 grants) and Laguna Beach, CA (2 grants).
Does Click Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Click Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (12 grants).
Who are Click Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Click Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Beloved Asheville ($60,000), The Sanctuary Project ($25,000) and Friends of Pima Animal Care Center ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Click Family Foundation?
Click Family Foundation reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $292K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Click Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Click Family Foundation?
The filing states that requests must be made in writing, lists no deadlines, and states there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Click Family Foundation's EIN?
Click Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0933752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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). Click Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/click-family-foundation-morg_ff3e155ffcfb450ca1807b9968f97962
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