Clow Family Foundation
Clow Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $379K. Net investment income was $153K.
Clow Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Clow Family Foundation gave $379K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $379,000
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,111
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,603,386
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (76% 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 Clow Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aurora University ($199K). Together the top 9 received $379K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 36 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Clow Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 215% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2022) to $410K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $379K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora University Aurora, IL | Restricted | $199,000 |
| Grindstone Ministries Wister, OK | Restricted | $40,000 |
| Orchard Village Skokie, IL | Restricted | $30,000 |
| Whispering Meadows Ranch Flagler Beach, FL | Restricted | $30,000 |
| Dogs for Better Lives Central Point, OR | Restricted | $20,000 |
| Northshore Foundation Evanston, IL | Restricted | $20,000 |
| Bradley Yusim Foundation Deerfield, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Batavia VFW Batavia, IL | Restricted | $10,000 |
| Mooseheart Mooseheart, IL | Restricted | $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 | $3,603,386 | $166,106 | $474,326 | $379,000 | 9 | $380,500 | $152,796 | $176,694 |
| 2023 | $3,882,288 | $116,606 | $409,931 | $314,000 | 9 | $321,723 | $136,690 | $184,849 |
| 2022 | $4,176,393 | $102,523 | $287,656 | $160,000 | 1 | $160,010 | $46,705 | $208,831 |
| 2021 | $4,391,267 | $219,123 | $544,779 | $410,000 | 8 | $410,010 | $197,738 | $221,792 |
| 2020 | $4,727,154 | $206,313 | $376,130 | $326,734 | 9 | — | $168,370 | $234,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clow Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clow Family Foundation is led by Herbert B Rosenberg, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herbert B Rosenberg
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $500 (2024)
Diane L Nickolson
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Secretary & Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $500 (2024)
Mary Totz
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $500 (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Betty Clow (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: F Andrew Clow (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $500, to Herbert B Rosenberg (President & Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clow Family Foundation
How much does Clow Family Foundation give each year?
Clow Family Foundation gave $379K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $314K across 9 grants.
What is Clow Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Clow Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $42,111, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clow Family Foundation give grants?
Clow Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (11%) and Florida (8%).
Does Clow Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of Clow Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Restricted" (8 grants).
Who are Clow Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Clow Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Aurora University ($199,000), Grindstone Ministries ($40,000) and Orchard Village ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clow Family Foundation?
Clow Family Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $381K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Clow Family Foundation's EIN?
Clow Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4442610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Clow Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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