The Clementina Foundation
The Clementina Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2025 filing, it reported 33 grants totaling $249,786 and described direct charitable activity supporting a school community program at Fair Oaks Elementary.
The Clementina Foundation at a glance
In short: The Clementina Foundation gave $250K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $249,786
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- Average grant
- $7,569
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,111
- -99.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Clementina Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Clementina Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was White Pony Express ($100K). Together the top 10 received $182K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 33 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2025, California organizations received 66% of grant dollars, followed by Illinois at 10%, New York and Arizona at 5% each, and Hawaii at 4%. Listed recipients also included organizations in Washington, DC, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Clementina Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Pony Express Concord, CA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Coral Gardeners USA Malibu, CA | General & Unrestricted (SEE GENERAL STATEMENT) | $13,500 |
| Manoa Heritage Center Honolulu, HI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,500 |
| Arizona State University Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Ako'ako'a coral reef restoration efforts | $5,000 |
| Emergency Food Bank Stockton, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Homeless Childrens Network San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Huckleberry Youth Programs Inc San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing says its $249,786 in distributions came from sources other than current income and represented 25% or more of its beginning-of-year net assets. It also states that the foundation has no plans for dissolution.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,111 | $19,209 | $270,114 | $249,786 | 33 | $270,114 | $209 | $1,355 |
| 2024 | $252,016 | $260,016 | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | $16 | $471 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clementina Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes direct support for the Fair Oaks Elementary community, including improvements to the library and cafeteria, vegetables in cafeteria meals, community gardens, field trips, and a mobile medical unit.
Its 2025 grants included organizations working on food access, immigrant children’s rights, coral reef conservation, Hawaiian cultural and natural heritage, crisis response, housing support, and immigrant and refugee rights. For example, White Pony Express describes its mission as eliminating hunger and poverty by delivering surplus food to people in need. The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights says it protects and advances the rights and best interests of immigrant children. Coral Gardeners USA says it directs charitable resources to programs focused on coral reef recovery and resilience.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $249,786. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest grants included $100,000 to White Pony Express for general and unrestricted purposes; $25,000 to the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights for general and unrestricted purposes; $13,500 to Coral Gardeners USA for general and unrestricted purposes; $10,000 to Manoa Heritage Center for general and unrestricted purposes; and $8,500 to World Central Kitchen for general and unrestricted purposes. Other listed grants included $6,500 to an individual recipient in Arizona for short-term emergency assistance and $5,000 to Arizona State University Foundation for Ako'ako'a coral reef restoration efforts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lara A Villarreal Hutner as president, director, secretary, and treasurer.
The Clementina Foundation is led by Lara A Villarreal Hutner, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lara A Villarreal Hutner
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 The Clementina Foundation
How much does The Clementina Foundation give each year?
The Clementina Foundation gave $250K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Clementina Foundation's typical grant size?
The Clementina Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,569, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Clementina Foundation give grants?
The Clementina Foundation gives mostly in California: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (10%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (5 grants), Concord, CA (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Clementina Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of The Clementina Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Clementina Foundation's largest grantees?
The Clementina Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include White Pony Express ($100,000), The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights ($25,000) and Coral Gardeners USA ($13,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Clementina Foundation?
The Clementina Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Clementina Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes direct support for the Fair Oaks Elementary community, including improvements to the library and cafeteria, vegetables in cafeteria meals, community gardens, field trips, and a mobile medical unit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Clementina Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Clementina Foundation's EIN?
The Clementina Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4908085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does The Clementina Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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