Clune Family Charitable Foundation
The Clune Family Charitable Foundation was a private foundation based in Glenview, Illinois. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return: it states that the trustee distributed all assets to qualified charities on December 11, 2020, and that all accounts were closed on December 31, 2020. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Clune Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Clune Family Charitable Foundation gave $140K across 17 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $139,611
- Grants made (2020)
- 17
- Average grant
- $8,212
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (54% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Clune Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2020 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the filing marks the foundation’s final return and says its accounts were closed in 2020, this should not be read as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1154 Washington Street, Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (312) 580-9500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clune Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Irish American Partnership Inc ($73K). Together the top 10 received $131K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, grant dollars were reported across recipients in Massachusetts (54%), Illinois (41%), Delaware (4%), Montana (1%), and Tennessee (1%). The listed grants included recipients in Boston, Glenview, Chicago, Wilmington, and other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 17 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Irish American Partnership Inc Boston, MA | Charitable | $73,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Glenview, IL | Charitable | $24,200 |
| St Catherine Laboure School Glenview, IL | Educational | $6,000 |
| The Well Resource Center NFP Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The American Writers Museum Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oblates of St Francis De Sales Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront Chicago, IL | Charitable | $4,411 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Northfield Township Food Pantry Glenview, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Pacific Garden Mission Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $76,907 | $139,611 | $139,611 | 17 | $3 | $1,034 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clune Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Irish American Partnership described its work as supporting education, cross-community, and job-creation programs in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Northfield Township Food Pantry said it assists local residents facing food insecurity, while the American Writers Museum described its mission as engaging the public with American writers and their influence.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $139,611. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $73,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest grants included $73,000 to The Irish American Partnership, $24,200 to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, and $6,000 to St Catherine Laboure School. Other listed recipients included The Well Resource Center NFP and the American Writers Museum ($5,000 each), and Northfield Township Food Pantry and Lincoln Park Zoological Society ($3,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Michael T Clune as trustee.
Clune Family Charitable Foundation is led by Michael T. Clune, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Michael T. Clune
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Clune Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Clune Family Charitable Foundation gave $140K across 17 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Clune Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Clune Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,212, across 17 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clune Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Clune Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants) and Glenview, IL (3 grants).
Does Clune Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Clune Family Charitable Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants) and "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Clune Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Clune Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include The Irish American Partnership Inc ($73,000), Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish ($24,200) and St Catherine Laboure School ($6,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Clune Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Irish American Partnership described its work as supporting education, cross-community, and job-creation programs in Ireland and Northern Ireland. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clune Family Charitable Foundation?
The 2020 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Clune Family Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Clune Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Clune Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Clune Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1863184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Clune Family Charitable 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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