GiveClear Foundation
GiveClear Foundation is a public charity based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that operates a donor-advised fund platform. It supports charitable giving by providing donors and financial advisors with technology to manage contributions and recommend grants to qualified nonprofits.
GiveClear Foundation at a glance
In short: GiveClear Foundation gave $28.8M across 816 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,760,236
- +844.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 816
- +597.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,245
- +35.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $215,446,402
- +740.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to GiveClear Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1235 East Blvd Pmb 1836, Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 318-2230
Website: https://giveclear.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GiveClear Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Keystone Baptist Church ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $7.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
956 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 816 grants of 956 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GiveClear’s filing says its 2024 grants impacted nonprofits across the United States. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Georgia (20%), Texas (10%), Tennessee (9%), Colorado (7%), and Utah (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 816 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How GiveClear Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34554% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2018) to $28.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 816 grants totaling $28.8M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Baptist Church Marietta, GA | Program Support | $2,100,000 |
| University Impact Provo, UT | Program Support | $1,418,502 |
| Pro Athletes Outreach Littleton, CO | Program Support | $959,791 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | Program Support | $495,476 |
| Naos Inc (Pure Heart Inc) Glendale, AZ | Program Support | $442,863 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc Orlando, FL | Program Support | $415,150 |
| Kingsland Baptist Church Katy, TX | Program Support | $374,500 |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Salt Lake City, UT | Program Support | $363,640 |
| International Justice Mission Arlington, VA | Program Support | $334,700 |
| Champion forward Franklin, TN | Program Support | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215,446,402 | $214,891,040 | $33,572,987 | $28,760,236 | 816 | $4,413,446 |
| 2023 | $25,646,145 | $26,518,335 | $4,019,664 | $3,044,311 | 117 | $346,314 |
| 2022 | $2,690,204 | $2,838,037 | $787,269 | $303,401 | 17 | $-181,159 |
| 2021 | $617,007 | $715,659 | $629,949 | $82,992 | 6 | $2,169 |
| 2020 | $489,357 | $1,018,064 | $787,352 | $337,013 | Total only | $17,195 |
| 2019 | $286,075 | $507,650 | $365,585 | $10,000 | 1 | $8,792 |
| 2018 | $23,090 | $402,893 | $243,809 | $5,700 | 1 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GiveClear’s stated mission is to deliver an inspiring charitable giving experience through innovative technology and personal engagement. Its work centers on donor-advised funds and grantmaking to qualified nonprofit organizations.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, University Impact says it works to accelerate solutions to social and environmental problems; International Justice Mission says it protects people in poverty from violence; and the Rheumatology Research Foundation says it advances research and training to improve health for people with rheumatic diseases. Young Life describes its work as a ministry serving adolescents, while Atlas Ministry says it works with families and supports children’s academic and Biblical literacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the filing lists 816 grants totaling $28,760,236. Grants ranged from $5,100 to $2,100,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Separately, the foundation’s filing narrative says it distributed over $31.7 million in grants during 2024, positively impacting 2,630 nonprofit organizations across the United States. The foundation’s website reports that in 2025 it facilitated $83.2 million in grants to 4,456 nonprofits through 16,249 grants.
The largest listed 2024 grants included $2,100,000 to Keystone Baptist Church for program support, $1,418,502 to University Impact for program support, and $959,791 to Pro Athletes Outreach for program support. Other notable grants included $495,476 to Young Life, $442,863 to Naos Inc (Pure Heart Inc), and $415,150 to Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc; each was designated for program support.
Recommended charities are reviewed to check that they are not on the IRS excluded charities list and are determined to be approved 501(c)(3) organizations or equivalents before grants are released. Grant award letters accompany grants. The foundation’s website says there is no minimum contribution to open or maintain a Giving Fund. It does not specify an application process for outside grant applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wes Long as Board Chair and Treasurer; David Collins, Eddie Beal, Nick Stonestreet, and Randall Hoag as board members; Robert Bales as Executive Director; and Terrance McCaffrey as CFO. The organization states that it does not compensate officers or key employees.
GiveClear Foundation is led by Robert Bales, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Bales
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
24 hrs/week
$36K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Wes Long
Board Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Collins
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Chair & Board Member, 2019
Board Chair & Board Member → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$27K (2021) → $9K (2024)
Randall Hoag
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Beal
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Stonestreet
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrance McCaffrey
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Dan Kyte (2020–2022) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: April Chow (2022) — Secretary
- Former: April Crichlow (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Brad Ketch (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Brian Harper (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Dana L Holway (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Scott Gillis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cornelis Hoekstra (2018–2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Harold B Chrisman (2018) — Executive Director
- Former: Katie Smith Milway (2018) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 $9K, to David Collins (Board Member).
Frequently asked questions about GiveClear Foundation
How much does GiveClear Foundation give each year?
GiveClear Foundation gave $28.8M across 816 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 117 grants.
What is GiveClear Foundation's typical grant size?
GiveClear Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $35,245, across 816 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does GiveClear Foundation give grants?
GiveClear Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (10%) and Tennessee (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (24 grants), Houston, TX (23 grants), Washington, DC (19 grants) and New York, NY (18 grants).
Does GiveClear Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 816 grants with a stated purpose on GiveClear Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (816 grants).
Who are GiveClear Foundation's largest grantees?
GiveClear Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Keystone Baptist Church ($2,100,000), University Impact ($1,418,502) and Pro Athletes Outreach ($959,791), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GiveClear Foundation?
GiveClear Foundation reported $215.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $214.9M.
What does GiveClear Foundation fund?
GiveClear’s stated mission is to deliver an inspiring charitable giving experience through innovative technology and personal engagement. Its work centers on donor-advised funds and grantmaking to qualified nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GiveClear Foundation?
GiveClear Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check giveclear.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is GiveClear Foundation's EIN?
GiveClear Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3222963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). GiveClear Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/giveclear-foundation-morg_0945bd6aebca4ab292334e2e4fca7d42
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