The Clementz Foundation
The Clementz Foundation is a private foundation based in Indianola, Washington. Its 2024 filing states that it supports medical research, churches, and organizations that help people in need.
The Clementz Foundation at a glance
In short: The Clementz Foundation gave $145K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Minnesota. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,425
- +4055.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +85.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,187
- +2137.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Clementz Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts written or emailed applications. Its filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It only supports medical research, churches, and organizations that provide help to people in need.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, as stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael J Clementz
Mailing address: 7321 Ne William Rogers Rd, Indianola, WA 98342
Phone: (360) 981-7510
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Clementz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Ataxia Foundation ($105K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 39 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Minnesota (72%) and Washington (18%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (6%), Tennessee (3%), and Virginia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Clementz Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $145K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Ataxia Foundation Minneapolis, MN | To Support SCA 3 Medical Research | $105,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Washington, DC | Annual Fund Donation to Support 911 Survivors | $5,700 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Center Seattle, WA | Annual Fund Donation to Support Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Seattle Union Gospel Mission Seattle, WA | Annual Fund Donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Annual Fund Donation to Support Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Tacoma, WA | Annual Fund Donation to Support Veterans | $5,000 |
| University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle, WA | Annual Fund Donation to Support Medical Research | $5,000 |
| Virginia Mason St Michaels Seattle, WA | Annual fund donation to provide health care delivery systems to their patients | $4,000 |
| American Cancer Society Seattle, WA | Annual Fund Donation to Support Cancer Research | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Annual Fund Donation to Support Disaster Relief | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $22,132 | $152,108 | $145,425 | 13 | $145,425 | $15,090 | $3,705 |
| 2024 | $129,976 | $5,926 | $4,866 | $3,500 | 7 | $3,500 | $3,829 | $6,956 |
| 2023 | $128,916 | $54,034 | $55,370 | $52,700 | 7 | $52,700 | $1,140 | $6,801 |
| 2022 | $130,252 | $100,150 | $104,741 | $101,600 | 5 | $101,600 | — | $6,872 |
| 2021 | $134,843 | $95,688 | $95,213 | $92,300 | 7 | $92,300 | $2,195 | $7,948 |
| 2020 | $134,368 | $65,806 | $56,185 | $53,800 | 10 | — | $12,888 | $6,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clementz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it only supports medical research, churches, and organizations that provide help to people in need. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Among its grantees, the National Ataxia Foundation describes its mission as accelerating treatments and a cure for ataxia while improving the lives of people living with the condition. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment, without denying treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $145,425. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $105,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest 2025 grant was $105,000 to the National Ataxia Foundation for SCA 3 medical research. Other notable grants included $5,700 to Tunnel to Towers to support 9/11 survivors; $5,000 each to Fred Hutch Cancer Center for cancer research, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for cancer research, Wounded Warrior Project for veterans, and the University of Washington School of Medicine for medical research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael J. Clementz, Patricia C. Clementz, and Steven D. Peterson as directors.
The Clementz Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Clementz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia C. Clementz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven D. Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Clementz Foundation
How much does The Clementz Foundation give each year?
The Clementz Foundation gave $145K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 7 grants.
What is The Clementz Foundation's typical grant size?
The Clementz Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,187, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Clementz Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Clementz Foundation give grants?
The Clementz Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (18%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (6 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Clementz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of The Clementz Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Clementz Foundation's largest grantees?
The Clementz Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Ataxia Foundation ($105,000), Tunnel to Towers ($5,700) and Fred Hutch Cancer Center ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Clementz Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it only supports medical research, churches, and organizations that provide help to people in need. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Clementz Foundation?
The foundation accepts written or emailed applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Clementz Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Clementz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Clementz Foundation's EIN?
The Clementz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2823362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Clementz Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-clementz-foundation-morg_ed40db422d294e2c85b8666a7b2ae10f
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