Cloudera Foundation Inc
Cloudera Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2021 filing is marked as its final return and states that its net assets were transferred to Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, Inc.; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Cloudera Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cloudera Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2021 (avg $75K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,282,695
- -9.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 17
- -52.8% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $75,453
- +90.8% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (25% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cloudera Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This information is from its final filing and should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 171536, Boston, MA 02117
Phone: (617) 620-9974
Website: HTTPS://WWW.CLOUDERAFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cloudera Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was College of William and Mary ($324K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 53 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Washington, DC (25%), Virginia (25%), Florida (17%), an unspecified category (16%), and California (12%). The listed grants also included recipients in other states and locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cloudera Foundation Inc gives
- 41% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA | Aiddata Geoquery Project- Final Payment | $324,000 |
| The Urban Institute Washington, DC | To provide support for the urban institutes education data portal project-second installment | $300,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc Clearwater, FL | Matching Gift Program | $218,188 |
| Terre Des Hommes | For general support for an improved use of date for clinic consultations, nurses training and disease surveillance to reduce child mortality from preventable diseases. | $113,732 |
| Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | To provide general operating support for mapping for environmental justice. | $77,500 |
| University of California Berkeley Berkeley, CA | To provide support for the urban displacement projects data4change accelerator project: analyzing eviction causes, outcomes, and racial disparities using natural language processing | $77,500 |
| The UK Online Giving Foundation | Matching Gift Program | $51,775 |
| Women's World Banking Inc New York, NY | To provide general operating support for womens world banking. | $37,500 |
| Global Digital Health Washington, DC | To support field building and provide leadership in digital health for global public health through the global digital health forum | $25,000 |
| International Civil Society Centre | To support civil society innovation and inclusive digital transformation programming at international civil society centre. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $349,254 | $2,078,816 | $1,282,695 | 17 | $2,065,598 | $2,566,654 | $110,819 |
| 2020 | $9,377,311 | $-2,741,345 | $3,710,246 | $1,423,338 | 36 | — | $4,455,667 | $432,395 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cloudera Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2021 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for data and research projects, environmental initiatives, public health, and charitable matching gift programs.
Among its grantees, the Urban Institute describes its mission as equipping changemakers with evidence and solutions to help people and communities thrive. Earth Island Institute says it supports environmental initiatives addressing threats to life on Earth. Women’s World Banking says its mission is to expand low-income women’s economic assets, participation, and power by helping them access financial services, knowledge, and markets.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $1,282,695. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $324,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $324,000 to the College of William and Mary for the AidData GeoQuery Project; $300,000 to the Urban Institute for its Education Data Portal Project; and $218,188 to American Online Giving Foundation Inc for a matching gift program. Other grants included $113,732 to Terre des Hommes for work involving clinic consultations, nurse training, and disease surveillance, and $77,500 each to Earth Island Institute for mapping for environmental justice and to the University of California Berkeley for its Urban Displacement Project’s Data4Change Accelerator Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Claudia Juech as CEO and president; Jay Wedge as secretary; John Martinez and Mike Olson as directors; and Jim Frankola as an officer.
Cloudera Foundation Inc is led by Claudia Juech, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Claudia Juech
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$324K (2020) → $95K (2021)
John Martinez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Olson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Wedge
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Frankola
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $95K, to Claudia Juech (CEO and President).
Frequently asked questions about Cloudera Foundation Inc
How much does Cloudera Foundation Inc give each year?
Cloudera Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 17 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $1.4M across 36 grants.
What is Cloudera Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cloudera Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $25,000, and its average grant was $75,453, across 17 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cloudera Foundation Inc give grants?
Cloudera Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (25%) and Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Berkeley, CA (2 grants).
Does Cloudera Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 59% of Cloudera Foundation Inc's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cloudera Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cloudera Foundation Inc's largest 2021 grantees include College of William and Mary ($324,000), The Urban Institute ($300,000) and American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($218,188), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Cloudera Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for data and research projects, environmental initiatives, public health, and charitable matching gift programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cloudera Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Cloudera Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Cloudera Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $111K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Cloudera Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cloudera Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1355201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Cloudera Foundation Inc 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 2020–2021
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