The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 74-3203078

The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $814.

Key facts about The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc

EIN: 74-3203078
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $85,552
Grants made (2024): 2
Average grant: $42,776
Median grant: $42,776
Total assets: $96,182
Primary geography: Virginia (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc gives

In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$96K

-48.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$86K

-0.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$43K

-0.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $68K (79%)

New York $18K (21%)

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

New York Virginia

Cities

New YorkArlington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$96,182	$185,649	$197,602
Revenue	$814	$77,268	$75,942
Expenses	$90,281	$89,221	$18,726
Qualifying Distributions	$90,256	$89,215	$18,726
Net Investment Income	$814	$1,768	$442
Distributable Amount	$6,325	$7,337	$7,022

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Edu-Futuro ($68,000), Vera Institute of Justice ($17,552).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
EDU-FUTURO Arlington, VA	THE GRANT IS BEING USED TO FUND A NEW VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR POSITION WITH THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.	$68,000
VERA INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE New York, NY	THE GRANT IS BEING USED TO FUND THE CLIFFORD CHANCE FELLOW AT VERA ROLE WHICH SITS WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL'S OFFICE.	$17,552

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Diana Mitchell	Vice President	—	—
Rita Stephanz	General Counsel	—	—
Melissa Sico	Treasurer	—	—
Anthony Essaye	Board Member	—	—
Richard McDermott	Board Member	—	—
Steve Nickelsburg	Board Member	—	—
Jonathan Zonis	Board Member	—	—
Sharis Pozen	President/Chairman	—	—
Rebecca Hoskins	Secretary	—	—
Jason Young	Board Member	—	—
Jonathan Bobinger	Board Member	—	—
Celeste Koeleveld	Board Member	—	—
Jessica Springsteen	Board Member	—	—
Evan Cohen	Board Member	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc?

The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in New York, NY. It holds $96K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc holds $96K in total assets with $814 in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $86K in 2024.

Where does The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc operate?

The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York, Virginia.

What size grants does The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $86K — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Clifford Chance Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3203078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.