Clune Cares Foundation Inc
Clune Cares Foundation Inc. is a Chicago-based private foundation established in 2023 to support Clune’s culture of service and bring its employees’ charitable efforts together. It provides distributions to humanitarian causes and supports work related to educational opportunity, human dignity, social and environmental challenges, and communities in need.
Clune Cares Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Clune Cares Foundation Inc gave $859K across 136 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Illinois. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $859,342
- +27.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 136
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,319
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $483,102
- +155.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (76 of 136, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clune Cares Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 South Riverside Plaza 2200, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (314) 259-2063
Website: https://clunecaresfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clune Cares Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Revolution Workshop ($33K). Together the top 10 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
301 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 299 grants of 301 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Illinois recipients received 28% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 19%, California at 16%, and Virginia and Texas at 7% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 136 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clune Cares Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 76 of 136 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $365K (2023) to $859K (2025). In 2025 it made 136 grants totaling $859K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Revolution Workshop Northbrook, IL | General Support | $33,050 |
| Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | General Support | $27,800 |
| American Cancer Society Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation Inc Mountainside, NJ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Community Organized Relief Effort (Core) Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Lorenzo's House Chicago, IL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ann & Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $23,500 |
| Irish American Partnership Boston, MA | General Support | $22,700 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools Inc New York, NY | General Support | $17,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $483,102 | $1,160,240 | $866,184 | $859,342 | 136 | $862,535 | $21,350 |
| 2024 | $189,046 | $740,000 | $686,383 | $675,647 | 130 | $680,383 | $11,561 |
| 2023 | $135,429 | $500,000 | $364,571 | $364,500 | 35 | $364,500 | $11,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clune Cares Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it supports humanitarian causes that reflect its values and culture. Its stated priorities include education and mentorship, job opportunities for underserved populations including veterans, human dignity, equity and inclusion, responses to social and environmental challenges, and climate-related community and conservation efforts. It also describes support for disaster relief and organizations that provide food, clothing, infrastructure, or shelter.
Its 2025 grants included organizations working in several of these areas. For example, Revolution Workshop describes its work as carpentry and woodworking workforce development for unemployed or underemployed people. Success Academy Charter Schools says it works to build public schools that empower children from all backgrounds and expand educational opportunity. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank describes its mission as mobilizing resources to fight hunger. The American Cancer Society describes its work as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 136 grants totaling $859,342 in 2025, up from 130 grants totaling $675,647 in 2024 and 35 grants totaling $364,500 in 2023. In 2025, awards ranged from $100 to $33,050, with a median grant of $5,000. The listed 2025 grants were designated for general support.
Among the larger 2025 grants were $33,050 to Revolution Workshop, $27,800 to Folds of Honor, and $25,000 each to the American Cancer Society, Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation, Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE), and Lorenzo’s House. Other grants included $23,500 to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation, $20,000 to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, and $17,900 to Success Academy Charter Schools. The foundation also gave $12,804 to Project Renewal and $12,470 to Gateway for Cancer Research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Clune as president; Thomas Eberhardt as treasurer; Peter Bahruth as secretary; Edna Crowley as assistant secretary; and David Hall, Michael Mackey, Robert Dahlstrom, Vince Gutekanst, and Jessica Doyle as directors.
Clune Cares Foundation Inc is led by Jennifer Clune, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Clune
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hall
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Doyle
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mackey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dahlstrom
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vince Gutekanst
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edna Crowley
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Bahruth
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Eberhardt
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Clune Cares Foundation Inc
How much does Clune Cares Foundation Inc give each year?
Clune Cares Foundation Inc gave $859K across 136 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $676K across 130 grants.
What is Clune Cares Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Clune Cares Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,319, across 136 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clune Cares Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Clune Cares Foundation Inc give grants?
Clune Cares Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (21 grants), New York, NY (18 grants), Los Angeles, CA (7 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Clune Cares Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Clune Cares Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (136 of 136) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clune Cares Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Clune Cares Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Revolution Workshop ($33,050), Folds of Honor ($27,800) and American Cancer Society ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clune Cares Foundation Inc?
Clune Cares Foundation Inc reported $483K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $863K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clune Cares Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it supports humanitarian causes that reflect its values and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clune Cares Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clune Cares Foundation Inc's EIN?
Clune Cares Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4184746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Clune Cares 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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