Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation

RICHMOND, VA EIN: 56-6527710

Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in RICHMOND, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $223K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

+0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$200K

+42.3% YoY

Grant Count

+57.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-9.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $554K (68%)

North Carolina $236K (29%)

District of Columbia $10K (1%)

Virginia $10K (1%)

Arkansas $6K (1%)

Illinois $1K (0%)

States

Arkansas District of Columbia Illinois North Carolina Oregon Virginia

Cities

AshevilleBedfordBendBentonBlack MountainBlowing RockBooneChicagoLynchburgPortlandSunriverWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,073,461	$2,066,759	$2,048,201
Revenue	$243,676	$174,269	$74,372
Expenses	$236,974	$170,799	$177,458
Qualifying Distributions	$216,404	$156,279	$162,999
Net Investment Income	$223,106	$147,749	$58,913
Distributable Amount	$138,423	$129,506	$135,036

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

89 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation

Foundation

Clabough Foundation Grant

HELEN M CLABOUGH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Amount

US $1,000 - US $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Planned Parenthood Columbia Williamette ($20,000), Central Oregon Environmental Center ($15,000), Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BELOVED ASHEVILLE ASHEVILLE, NC	IN SUPPORT OF EMERGENCY FUND FOR SUPPLIES FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HELENE	$10,000
BEND-LA PINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION BEND, OR	IN SUPPORT OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATOR PROJECTS	$7,500
BLUE RIDGE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE BOONE, NC	IN SUPPORT OF BUILDING CAPACITY FOR FARMERS TO STEWARD THE LAND & HAVE VIABLE LIVELIHOODS	$8,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BEND BEND, OR	IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING GREAT FUTURES FOR YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM	$12,500
CENTRAL OREGON ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER BEND, OR	IN SUPPORT OF THE GARDEN FOR EVERY SCHOOL PROJECT	$15,000
CENTRAL OREGON LOCAVORE BEND, OR	IN SUPPORT OF PURCHASE OF AN ADDITIONAL CHICKEN AND FISH FREEZER	$3,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NC ASHEVILLE, NC	IN SUPPORT OF JOINT RELIEF FUND FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE & SHELTER TO THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE	$10,000
DESCHUTES CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION BEND, OR	IN SUPPORT OF SPACE AND SUPPORT FOR CENTRAL OREGON'S CRITICAL NONPROFITS	$10,000
DISCOVER YOUR NORTHWEST BEND, OR	IN SUPPORT OF DESCHUTES CXT RESTROOM MURALS	$5,000
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN CENTRAL OREGON BEND, OR	IN SUPPORT OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON FARMING EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERREPRESENTED YOUTH IN CENTRAL OREGON	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
FRANK B GIBB III	DIRECTOR	1	—
CAROLE SPAINHOUR	TRUSTEE	1	$1,000
TOM CLABOUGH	TRUSTEE	1	$1,000
KATHRYN TAYLOR CLABOUGH	TRUSTEE	1	$1,000
LILA TAYLOR CLABOUGH	TRUSTEE	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation?

Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in RICHMOND, VA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation?

As of 2024, Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation holds $2.1M in total assets with $244K in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $200K in 2024.

Where does Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation operate?

Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, District of Columbia, Illinois, North Carolina, Oregon, Virginia.

What size grants does Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $200K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6527710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.