Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable
Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2024 filing states that it provides financial support to charitable organizations through grants to other Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable at a glance
In short: Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable gave $156K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $156,135
- +359.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,614
- +83.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,813
- Total assets
- $20,377
- -49.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7967 Sherman Oaks Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89129
Phone: (702) 655-2346
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chapman University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (48%), Nevada (43%), New York (7%), and Arizona (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2023) to $156K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman University Orange, CA | See Statement 3 | $50,000 |
| ActiveStem Foundation Las Vegas, NV | See Statement 3 | $50,000 |
| Orange County Museum of Arts Costa Mesa, CA | See Statement 3 | $25,500 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | See Statement 3 | $10,000 |
| Julia Montano Reno, NV | See Statement 3 | $6,625 |
| Candlelighters of Nevada Las Vegas, NV | See Statement 3 | $5,000 |
| Nevada Community Foundation Las Vegas, NV | See Statement 3 | $5,000 |
| Homeless Engage Lift Partnership Phoenix, AZ | See Statement 3 | $2,500 |
| Girl Scounts of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | See Statement 3 | $1,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D New York, NY | See Statement 3 | $510 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,377 | $136,347 | $156,521 | $156,135 | 10 | $156,135 | $1,347 | — |
| 2023 | $40,551 | $75,592 | $35,041 | $34,000 | 4 | $34,000 | — | $999 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated exempt purpose is to provide financial support to charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, a community foundation, and organizations working on leukemia and lymphoma and type 1 diabetes. Chapman University describes its mission as providing a personalized education of distinction that leads to inquiring, ethical, productive lives as global citizens. Nevada Community Foundation says it stewards donors’ charitable giving and provides leadership, vision, and impactful community investment for Southern Nevada. Breakthrough T1D says it works to accelerate breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $156,135. Grants ranged from $510 to $50,000, with a median of $5,812. Notable grants included $50,000 to Chapman University and $50,000 to ActiveStem Foundation; $25,500 to Orange County Museum of Arts; $10,000 to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society; and $6,625 to Julia Montano. Other recipients included Candlelighters of Nevada and Nevada Community Foundation ($5,000 each), Homeless Engage Lift Partnership ($2,500), Girl Scounts of Southern Nevada ($1,000), and Breakthrough T1D ($510).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sean Claggett, Louella Claggett, and Reed Claggett as directors.
Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louella Claggett
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reed Claggett
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Claggett
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable
How much does Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable give each year?
Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable gave $156K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $34K across 4 grants.
What is Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable's typical grant size?
Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,813, and its average grant was $15,614, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable give grants?
Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (43%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (4 grants).
Does Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Statement 3" (10 grants).
Who are Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable's largest grantees?
Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Chapman University ($50,000), ActiveStem Foundation ($50,000) and Orange County Museum of Arts ($25,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable?
Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $136K.
What does Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable fund?
The foundation’s stated exempt purpose is to provide financial support to charitable organizations. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, a community foundation, and organizations working on leukemia and lymphoma and type 1 diabetes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable's EIN?
Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1064753. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sean and Lou Claggett Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sean-and-lou-claggett-charitable-morg_328b29c7ccdf4810a5dabb7738f9864a
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