The Clements Foundation Inc
The Clements Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 9 grants totaling $394K. Net investment income was $108K.
The Clements Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Clements Foundation Inc gave $394K across 9 grants in 2023 (avg $44K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $394,205
- +5.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 9
- -30.8% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $43,801
- +52.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (47% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Clements Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was American Promise Education Fund Inc ($160K). Together the top 9 received $394K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 87 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Clements Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $373K (2022) to $527K (2019). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $394K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Promise Education Fund Inc Concord, MA | General & Unrestricted | $160,000 |
| Free Speech for People Inc Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute Longmont, CO | Tribal Lands Conservation Fund | $50,000 |
| Defy Ventures Inc Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Orion Society Great Barrington, MA | New Constellation Initiative fund | $25,000 |
| Climate Emergency Fund Beverly Hills, CA | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Arizona School for the Arts Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Boys Choir Association Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Partners in Health a Nonprofit Corporation Frederick, MD | General & Unrestricted | $6,705 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $109,891 | $410,627 | $394,205 | 9 | $407,153 | $108,080 | $11,269 |
| 2022 | $300,736 | $145,815 | $388,023 | $373,100 | 13 | $380,992 | $155,245 | $53,857 |
| 2021 | $517,944 | $152,616 | $507,142 | $489,000 | 20 | $501,577 | $140,843 | $51,254 |
| 2020 | $872,470 | $31,065 | $532,574 | $508,500 | 26 | — | $25,604 | $67,364 |
| 2019 | $1,373,979 | $624,858 | $557,680 | $526,900 | 19 | — | $670,666 | $84,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clements Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Clements Foundation Inc is led by Paula Clements Sager, Director, President & Chairperson since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Paula Clements Sager
Director, President & Chairperson
Director, Sec*, President & Chairperson → Director, President & Chairperson, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Clements
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Clements
Director
Director, Pres* & Chairperson* → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Clements
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Clements
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Clements Foundation Inc
How much does The Clements Foundation Inc give each year?
The Clements Foundation Inc gave $394K across 9 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $373K across 13 grants.
What is The Clements Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Clements Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $25,000, and its average grant was $43,801, across 9 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Clements Foundation Inc give grants?
The Clements Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (23%) and Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Clements Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of The Clements Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Clements Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Clements Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include American Promise Education Fund Inc ($160,000), Free Speech for People Inc ($90,000) and First Nations Development Institute ($50,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is The Clements Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Clements Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Clements Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Clements Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1480882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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