The Clinton Family Fund is a private grantmaking foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2014, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+13.1% YoY
Grant Count
117
+3.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+9.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Conservation
- Community and School Garden Grants
Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates consistent grantmaking activity with year-over-year growth in both grant count and average grant size.
Grant Range
$50,000–$515,000
Average Grant
approximately $15,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking priorities are concentrated in:
- Florida
- Illinois
- Colorado
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $15,224,885
- Total Giving: $1,595,847
- Total Expenses: $1,620,000
- Total Liabilities: $1,390,000
- Revenue: $1,020,000
Historical Growth: The organization has experienced exceptional revenue growth, with an average annual increase of 31.4% over a four-year period.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board and Key Personnel:
| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce E. Clinton | Trustee, Chair of the Board | 10 | $0 |
| Martha O. Clinton | Board Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| L. Andrew Martin | Trustee and Foundation Manager | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Honings | Treasurer | 2 | $6,700 |
Bruce E. Clinton serves as a member of the Executive, Finance, Facilities, and Nominating and Governance Committees of the New World Symphony in Miami, where he plays an active role in facilities maintenance and renovations.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUCE E CLINTON | TRUSTEE, CHAIR OF THE BOAR | 10 | — |
| MARTHA O CLINTON | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| L ANDREW MARTIN | TRUSTEE AND FOUNDATION MGR | 1 | — |
| MARK HONINGS | TREASURER | 2 | $7,550 |
| LISSA MCBURNEY | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 10 | $13,738 |
Contact Information
Address: 5824 S Nashville Ave Chicago, IL 60638-3323
EIN: 36-3994361
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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