The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm
The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm is a private foundation, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $230K. Net investment income was $111K.
The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm at a glance
In short: The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm gave $230K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,253
- +100.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,051
- -19.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,500
- Total assets
- $3,042,158
- -31.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard University ($94K). Together the top 5 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 17 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm gives
- Giving grew 483% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% 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 $40K (2021) to $230K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | General Support | $94,192 |
| Michael Von Clemm Charitable Trust Miami, FL | To support the oxford fellowship, designers bookbinders and other uk causes. | $83,561 |
| Boston Anthenaeum Boston, MA | General Support | $25,500 |
| North Bennet Street School Boston, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Inner Voice Outer Change Leominster, MA | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $3,042,158 | $153,048 | $293,762 | $230,253 | 5 | $230,253 | $111,214 | $186,454 |
| 2023 | $4,459,146 | $117,922 | $184,898 | $114,760 | 2 | $114,760 | $77,083 | $185,539 |
| 2022 | $3,560,715 | $226,208 | $222,309 | $161,190 | 3 | $161,190 | $168,560 | $180,964 |
| 2021 | $3,561,430 | $399,815 | $91,846 | $39,500 | 2 | $39,500 | $348,276 | $180,199 |
| 2020 | $3,387,131 | $77,680 | $248,289 | $202,475 | 5 | — | $19,440 | $178,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charlotte Von Clemm Iselin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Iselin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Iselin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan W. Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefanie Von Clemm
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brewster McN Righter (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James V. Righter (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Louisa Von Clemm (2020–2021) — President
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 Michael and Louisa Von Clemm
How much does The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm give each year?
The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm gave $230K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $115K across 2 grants.
What is The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm's typical grant size?
The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm's median grant in 2024 was $25,500, and its average grant was $46,051, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm give grants?
The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm gives mostly in Massachusetts: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm's largest grantees?
The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard University ($94,192), Michael Von Clemm Charitable Trust ($83,561) and Boston Anthenaeum ($25,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm?
The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $230K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm's EIN?
The Michael and Louisa Von Clemm's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0541059. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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