Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Capital & Special Project Grants

The Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation provides grants to support charitable organizations dedicated to promoting and preserving the Arts and Humanities, particularly in Central Indiana. Grants can range from $1,000 to $1,000,000 for specific projects such as renovations or unique program offerings. Eligible applicants must be recognized as public charities under IRC Section 501(c)(3), while individual applications and endowments are not accepted. This foundation continues the legacy of Mr. Clowes by supporting similar initiatives.

Grant Guidelines
The Foundation will support charitable organizations that promote or preserve the Arts and Humanities. Priority will be given primarily to those organizations located in Central Indiana. The Board has discretion to make decisions regarding any proposal on a case-by-case basis.
The Capital Cycle is for one-time, specific undertakings and projects. The dollar amounts for this cycle can range from $1,000 to $1,000,000. Examples of grants in this cycle would include renovations, new construction, capacity building, a special exhibit, or a unique program offering.

Eligibility

The Foundation will make grants only to those organizations that are described in IRC Section 501(c)(3) and are public charities defined in IRC Sec. 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2) or 509(a)(3). In rare cases the Foundation will make grants to private operating foundations as defined in IRC Sec. 4942 (j) (3).

Ineligibility

The Foundation will not make grants to individuals or for endowments.