The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund
The JonCade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Established in 2007 by Andre’ Clemons in memory of his son, the fund supports scholarships for students with financial need who demonstrate academic achievement, citizenship, character, and a desire to contribute to society.
The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $128K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,500
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,188
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $1,086,128
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Separately, the fund’s website provides an application process for student scholarships.
- Review Cycle
- The website’s application page lists February 2, 2026, as the postmark deadline. That deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The website’s application page lists February 2, 2026, as the postmark deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial
Mailing address: 107 1/2 Commission Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: (337) 839-9702
Website: http://www.joncadeclemonsmemorial.com/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 200 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s website describes its scholarship applicants as students in the Acadiana area who will attend college in Louisiana. The 2024 filing states that applicants must be within the Acadiana area of south central Louisiana and attend college in Louisiana. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 244% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2021) to $138K (2022). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 40 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $127,500 |
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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 | $1,086,128 | $189,644 | $150,294 | $127,500 | 40 | $127,500 | $13,105 | $52,340 |
| 2023 | $1,046,778 | $206,596 | $161,627 | $130,750 | 42 | $130,750 | $11,776 | — |
| 2022 | $1,001,809 | $173,865 | $149,876 | $137,750 | 41 | $137,750 | $2,277 | — |
| 2021 | $977,820 | $115,083 | $105,719 | $90,750 | 39 | $90,750 | $1,048 | — |
| 2020 | $968,456 | $68,850 | $137,078 | $126,750 | 38 | — | $1,000 | $49,363 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated objective is to develop qualified professionals through education, provide educational opportunities to students who want to continue their studies, and improve recipients’ quality of life. Its website says the scholarships are for students with financial need who display academic excellence, strong citizenship and character, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported 40 grants totaling $127,500. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $10,500, with a median of $2,750. The grants listed were scholarships to individual recipients; the largest were $10,500, three awards of $7,000, and two awards of $6,000.
The website lists a student application process requiring an application form, high school transcript, photograph, signature pages, SAT or ACT scores, and two reference letters. Applicants must be graduating high school students with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA who plan to attend a Louisiana university, community college, or technical school. To retain an award, recipients must attend full time, maintain at least 12 hours per semester, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Selection criteria include academic achievement, financial need, leadership, references, awards and honors, community involvement, employment or volunteer experience, and life experiences. Finalists may be interviewed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andre’ Clemons as president, Dawn Q Clemons as treasurer, and Selena Montit, Dorothy Dore, and Jerry Bordelon as directors.
The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund is led by Andre' Clemons, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andre' Clemons
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dorothy Dore
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jerry Bordelon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Selena Montit
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dawn Q. Clemons
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund
How much does The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund give each year?
The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund gave $128K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 42 grants.
What is The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,188, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund give grants?
The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (40 grants).
How large is The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund?
The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund fund?
The fund’s stated objective is to develop qualified professionals through education, provide educational opportunities to students who want to continue their studies, and improve recipients’ quality of life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation 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 Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN?
The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0307357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Joncade Thomas Clemons Memorial Scholarship Fund 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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