Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation
The Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. It funds programs and organizations connected to Winifred Johnson Clive’s philanthropic interests, including education, the arts, wildlife conservation, and other areas described below.
Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation at a glance
In short: Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation gave $873K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state Florida. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $873,395
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,261
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $22,595,981
- +7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (7 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its trustees personally invite eligible organizations to apply, bringing proposals from their communities for consideration by the board, which meets twice each year. After an invitation, the trustee sends the applicant a link to the online application portal. Applicants are advised to prepare their responses using the application outline before completing the online forms. Organizations funded within the past 14 months may submit a renewal application if a trustee has invited them to reapply. Grantees must submit progress and final reports by the dates in their grant agreements.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1660 Bush Street 300, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 561-6540
Website: https://wjclivefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WildCare ($75K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $468K.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 202 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (39%), California (31%), New York (12%), Colorado (9%), and Maryland (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 32 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $873K (2024) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $873K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Gift for Teaching Inc Orlando, FL | School SmARTS/A Gift for Music | $50,000 |
| 10000 Degrees San Rafael, CA | Fellowship Program | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University New York, NY | Winifred Johnson Clive Scholarship for Student Veteran Artists | $50,000 |
| WildCare San Rafael, CA | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Rollins College Winter Park, FL | Rollins Museum of Art K12 and Family Programs | $42,000 |
| GlamourGals Foundation Inc New York, NY | The Legacy Initiative: Alumni Leading Intergenerational Service | $40,500 |
| Dr Phillips Center for Performing A Orlando, FL | Arts and Wellness for Veterans | $40,000 |
| Sunrise Horse Rescue St Helena, CA | Operations Program 2024 | $40,000 |
| Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve Mancos, CO | Native and Other Residencies | $35,000 |
| Old Skool Cafe San Francisco, CA | Launching At-Risk Youth in Hospitality Careers: Training & Wellness Lead | $35,000 |
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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 | $22,595,981 | $1,908,542 | $1,069,372 | $873,395 | 36 | $1,037,867 | $1,808,168 | $1,057,005 |
| 2023 | $21,122,648 | $1,171,424 | $1,379,115 | $953,400 | 35 | $1,156,196 | $1,080,073 | $986,013 |
| 2022 | $20,100,672 | $1,534,548 | $1,170,874 | $891,258 | 41 | $1,057,323 | $1,438,963 | $1,016,284 |
| 2021 | $23,599,072 | $1,818,165 | $1,177,945 | $1,012,600 | 49 | $1,106,073 | $1,715,398 | $1,103,691 |
| 2020 | $22,088,611 | $1,150,756 | $1,187,345 | $940,980 | 41 | — | $1,053,786 | $977,653 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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 foundation’s stated mission is to keep Winifred Johnson Clive’s spirit and passions alive through funding. Its website lists projects benefiting churches she supported, education, the arts, wildlife conservation, older people, children and animals, victims of domestic violence or abuse, and U.S. military veterans recovering from physical or psychological injuries sustained in service through programs related to the foundation’s other areas of support.
Its 2024 grants illustrate a range of recipients and projects. WildCare, which received $50,000, describes its work as supporting people to live well with wildlife through advocacy, nature education, and medical care for wild animals. 10000 Degrees, also awarded $50,000, describes itself as helping students from low-income backgrounds access and complete higher education. A Gift for Teaching, awarded $50,000, says it provides educational resources to empower teachers. Other examples include GlamourGals Foundation, which received $40,500 and describes its work as organizing teen volunteers to provide companionship and complimentary makeovers to women in senior homes, and Sunrise Horse Rescue, awarded $40,000, which describes its work as rescuing and providing sanctuary for horses and offering equine-assisted learning and therapy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $873,395. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $22,500.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $50,000 each to A Gift for Teaching for School SmARTS/A Gift for Music, 10000 Degrees for its Fellowship Program, the Trustees of Columbia University for the Winifred Johnson Clive Scholarship for Student Veteran Artists, and WildCare for its capital campaign. Other large awards included $42,000 to Rollins College for Rollins Museum of Art K12 and Family Programs; $40,000 to Dr Phillips Center for Performing Arts for Arts and Wellness for Veterans; and $35,000 each to Willowtail Springs Nature Preserve for Native and Other Residencies, Old Skool Cafe for youth hospitality-career training and wellness, and Opera Orlando for a MainStage production and educational community outreach.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steger Johnson as President/Trustee; Lisa J Lunday as Secretary/Trustee; Jonathan C Perkins as Treasurer/Trustee; Samantha Levin as Associate Trustee; and Winifred J Sharp, Stephanie P Johnson, Elizabeth Stewart, Roland Perkins, and Jennifer Thielhelm as trustees.
Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation is led by Steger Johnson, President & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steger Johnson
President & Trustee
Chair → President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Stewart
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Thielhelm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan C Perkins
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa J Lunday
Sec'y & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie P Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Winifred J Sharp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roland Perkins
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Levin
Associate Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Justin Jordan for half (2023) — Associate Trustee
- Former: Lance Johnson for half (2023) — Associate Trustee
- Former: Grace J Perkins (2020–2022) — Ex-Officio
- Former: James McCracken (2021–2022) — Associate Trustee
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 Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation
How much does Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation give each year?
Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation gave $873K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $953K across 35 grants.
What is Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation's typical grant size?
Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $24,261, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation give grants?
Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation's top state is Florida, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (31%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (8 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), San Rafael, CA (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation's largest grantees?
Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include WildCare ($75,000 across 2 grants), GlamourGals Foundation Inc ($50,500 across 2 grants) and A Gift for Teaching Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation?
Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation reported $22.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to keep Winifred Johnson Clive’s spirit and passions alive through funding. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation's EIN?
Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6277031. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Winifred Johnson Clive Foundation 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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