David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd
The David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1991, based in Morristown, New Jersey. The foundation distributes grants across a broad range of charitable causes with a national scope.
Key facts about David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd
- EIN
- 65-0300004
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,020,760
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $604,152
- Median grant
- $460,000
- Primary geography
- California (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- Applicants must contact the foundation directly for the application process.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd's 5 itemized 2025 grants were California (32%), Florida (32%) and New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.0M
-85.6% YoY
Grant Count
5
-91.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$604K
+67.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for education, children, youth and social services, and to Roman Catholic churches and schools. Recent grant distribution patterns show:
- Social & Human Services: 29% of giving
- Health: 24% of giving
- Education: 22% of giving
The foundation also supports general charitable causes including healthcare, human services, education, and other pre-selected organizations across multiple U.S. states.
Grantmaking
Applicants must contact the foundation directly for the application process. There are no deadlines.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation distributes grants nationally across the United States, with recent giving in California, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 5 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $3,712,343
- Total Giving: $20,978,797
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
277 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include North County Lifeline Inc ($970,430), Gulf Coast Junior Golf Tour ($970,330), David R Clare Jr David Clare Foundation ($460,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH COUNTY LIFELINE INC OCEANSIDE, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $970,430 |
| GULF COAST JUNIOR GOLF TOUR NAPLES, FL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $970,330 |
| DAVID R CLARE JR DAVID CLARE FOUNDATION INDIANAPOLIS, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $460,000 |
| ROBERT HINTON DRC MCC FAMILY FUND NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $460,000 |
| DRC & MCC DONOR ADVISED FUND MATTHEW D HINTON NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $160,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Founders: David R. Clare and Margaret C. Clare
- Carol A Clare: Managing Director & Trustee
- David R Clare Jr: Managing Director & Trustee
- Matthew D H: Listed in leadership (title not specified in sources)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL A CLARE | MANAGING DIRECTOR & TRUSTE | — | — |
| DAVID R CLARE JR | MANAGING DIRECTOR & TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ROBERT B HINTON JR | REGIONAL DIRECTOR & TRUSTE | — | — |
| MATTHEW D HINTON | REGIONAL DIRECTOR & TRUSTE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: David R Clare and Margaret C Clare Foundation 100 Southgate Parkway PO Box 199 Morristown, New Jersey 07960-6465
Phone: 973-538-4006
EIN: 65-0300004
Frequently Asked Questions
What does David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd fund?
The foundation gives primarily for education, children, youth and social services, and to Roman Catholic churches and schools. Recent grant distribution patterns show: • **Social & Human Services**: 29% of giving • **Health**: 24% of giving • **Education**: 22% of giving The foundation also supports general charitable causes including healthcare, human services, education, and other pre-selected organizations across multiple U.S. states.
How do I apply for a grant from David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $10,000–$2,315,000 • The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds **Recent Grants:** • $600,000 to Medical University of South Carolina • $578,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region • $400,000 to Caterinas Club • $400,000 to Beyond Blindness of Orange City • $300,000 to University of Notre Dame • $210,000 to Kate's Club • $100,000 to …
Where does David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd make grants?
The foundation distributes grants nationally across the United States, with recent giving in California, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
What size grants does David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd award?
In 2025, David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd awarded 5 grants totaling $3.0M — an average of about $604K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd's EIN?
David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0300004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does David R Clare & Margaret C Clare Fnd accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. Applicants must contact the foundation directly for the application process.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.