The Clements Family Charitable Trust
The Clements Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Key West, Florida. In 2024, it reported 93 grants totaling $258,900, with listed awards supporting charitable organizations in several states.
The Clements Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Clements Family Charitable Trust gave $259K across 93 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Maine. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $258,900
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,784
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,204,186
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (10 of 93, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Clements Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1025 Fleming Street, Key West, FL 33040
Phone: (207) 939-6272
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Clements Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church of the Ascension ($49K). Together the top 10 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
473 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 473 grants of 473 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipient states as follows: Maine, 43%; New York, 26%; Florida, 16%; California, 5%; and New Jersey, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 93 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Clements Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 93 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 182% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2019) to $259K (2024). In 2024 it made 93 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Ascension New York, NY | General Funding | $49,000 |
| George Stevens Academy Blue Hill, ME | General Funding | $21,500 |
| East Blue Hill Library Assocation East Blue Hill, ME | General Funding | $21,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Florida Keys Key West, FL | General Funding | $20,000 |
| Susan Curtis Charitable Foundation Portland, ME | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Blue Hill Public Library Blue Hill, ME | General Funding | $7,500 |
| Downeast Community Partners Ellsworth, ME | General Funding | $7,500 |
| Kneisel Hall Blue Hill, ME | General Funding | $6,000 |
| New York Society Library New York, NY | General Funding | $6,000 |
| San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre San Luis Obispo, CA | General Funding | $5,600 |
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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 | $2,204,186 | $315,366 | $280,285 | $258,900 | 93 | $266,535 | $303,416 | $146,734 |
| 2023 | $2,174,384 | $181,000 | $259,395 | $240,600 | 97 | $247,600 | $169,205 | $140,605 |
| 2022 | $2,286,789 | $168,387 | $246,717 | $221,000 | 92 | $228,025 | $156,195 | $149,398 |
| 2021 | $2,352,899 | $352,284 | $275,197 | $252,000 | 96 | $259,025 | $339,638 | $167,106 |
| 2020 | $2,259,562 | $250,879 | $229,918 | $211,097 | 95 | — | $239,008 | $150,131 |
| 2019 | $2,231,851 | $152,733 | $209,524 | $190,050 | 86 | — | $144,377 | $151,417 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clements Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including a school, libraries, a community foundation, a charitable foundation, and arts organizations; the listed grant purposes were general funding.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. George Stevens Academy says it is an independent high school serving Maine’s coastal communities and offering a comprehensive educational program. Downeast Community Partners says its mission is to improve quality of life and reduce poverty in Downeast communities. Kneisel Hall says it fosters chamber music through teaching and performance, while San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre says it produces professional theatre, nurtures artists, and provides theatre education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 93 grants totaling $258,900. Awards ranged from $250 to $49,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed awards included $49,000 to Church of the Ascension in New York, $21,500 to George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill, Maine, $21,000 to East Blue Hill Library Association in Maine, and $20,000 to the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys in Key West.
Other listed 2024 grants included $10,000 to Susan Curtis Charitable Foundation; $7,500 each to Blue Hill Public Library and Downeast Community Partners; $6,000 each to Kneisel Hall and New York Society Library; and $5,600 to San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Clements III, Robert M. Clements, Tyler M. Clements, John B. Clements, and Alice B. Clements as trustees.
The Clements Family Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice B. Clements
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $3K (2024)
John B. Clements
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Tyler M. Clements
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $8K (2024)
Robert M. Clements
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas Clements III
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $8K, to Tyler M Clements (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Clements Family Charitable Trust
How much does The Clements Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The Clements Family Charitable Trust gave $259K across 93 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $241K across 97 grants.
What is The Clements Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Clements Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,784, across 93 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Clements Family Charitable Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Clements Family Charitable Trust give grants?
The Clements Family Charitable Trust's top state is Maine, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Blue Hill, ME (18 grants), New York, NY (17 grants), Key West, FL (9 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does The Clements Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Clements Family Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (93 of 93) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Clements Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Clements Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Church of the Ascension ($49,000), George Stevens Academy ($21,500) and East Blue Hill Library Assocation ($21,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Clements Family Charitable Trust?
The Clements Family Charitable Trust reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $267K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Clements Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a school, libraries, a community foundation, a charitable foundation, and arts organizations; the listed grant purposes were general funding. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Clements Family Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Clements Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Clements Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1748724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Clements Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Clements Family Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-clements-family-charitable-trust-morg_323f1222d24347b796252b4566df450d
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