Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust
The Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Arizona, for program support and church support.
Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust gave $993K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Arizona. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $992,945
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- +31.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,642
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $803
- Total assets
- $1,854,684
- -32.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (15 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (99% 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 Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7361 N Finger Rock Place, Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: (520) 850-9393
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Arizona Foundation ($913K). Together the top 10 received $975K.
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 197 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona. The reported shares for California, Idaho, Texas, and New York were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 42 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $697; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 97% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 912% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $993K (2025). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $993K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $913,100 |
| Angel Charity for Children Inc Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona Inc Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson Tucson, AZ | To Support the Church | $8,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Arizona Theatre Company Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX | Program Support | $2,500 |
| Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Los Angeles, CA | To Support the Church | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Sun Valley, ID | To Support the Church | $2,500 |
| Southern Arizona Adaptive Sport Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,854,684 | $322,405 | $1,026,315 | $992,945 | 42 | $994,005 | $290,395 | $109,011 |
| 2024 | $2,736,849 | $308,265 | $793,816 | $757,278 | 32 | $758,278 | $272,727 | $138,390 |
| 2023 | $3,037,800 | $25,299 | $102,526 | $70,275 | 33 | $71,525 | $4,590 | $136,688 |
| 2022 | $2,515,578 | $-128,988 | $552,251 | $503,376 | 44 | $503,674 | — | $162,764 |
| 2021 | $4,094,129 | $772,467 | $200,339 | $165,449 | 46 | $166,152 | $736,848 | $191,453 |
| 2020 | $3,654,706 | $93,508 | $166,995 | $134,079 | 41 | — | $62,290 | $152,033 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $109K 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
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included program support for organizations working in areas such as higher education, children’s services, theatre, health, and adaptive sports, as well as support for religious organizations.
The University of Arizona Foundation, the largest 2025 recipient, says it supports and enhances the University of Arizona’s vision, mission, and values through private support. Angel Charity for Children says its work improves the quality of life for children in its community through fundraising for beneficiaries selected annually by its membership. Arizona Theatre Company describes its mission as creating theatre that inspires curiosity and creativity, sparks empathy and joy, and brings Arizonans together.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 42 grants totaling $992,945. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $913,100, with a median of $802. The largest grant was $913,100 to the University of Arizona Foundation for program support. Other notable awards included $25,000 to Angel Charity for Children for program support, $10,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona for program support, and $8,500 to the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson to support the church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Virginia L Clements is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust is led by Virginia L. Clements, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Virginia L. Clements
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust
How much does Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust give each year?
Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust gave $993K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $757K across 32 grants.
What is Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $803, and its average grant was $23,642, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust that year got $697 on average.
Where does Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust give grants?
Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust gives mostly in Arizona: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (19 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (34 grants) and "To Support the Church" (8 grants).
Who are Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of Arizona Foundation ($913,100), Angel Charity for Children Inc ($25,000) and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust?
Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $994K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included program support for organizations working in areas such as higher education, children’s services, theatre, health, and adaptive sports, as well as support for religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7163018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ginny L Clements Charitable Trust 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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