The Clearing
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Clearing?
The Clearing is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Clearing Endowment Trust ($1.0M), Door County Community Foundation Inc ($175K), Gwenn and Scott Stevenson ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The Clearing between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clearing Endowment Trust | $1,002,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Door County Community Foundation Inc | $175,150 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Gwenn and Scott Stevenson | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Gladys E Gores Charitable | $45,000 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Luethge Irene I Charitable Tuw | $42,050 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Tera Johnson Family Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Hislop Family Foundation | $3,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Hugh & Helena Brogan Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| MMG Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | $300 | 1 | 2022 |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | $150 | 1 | 2023 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $25 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $327K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $69K.
What grants has The Clearing received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Door County Community Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $62,516 |
| 2025 | Luethge Irene I Charitable Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,000 |
| 2024 | The Clearing Endowment Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS EXPENSES | $225,000 |
| 2024 | Door County Community Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $20,868 |
| 2024 | Luethge Irene I Charitable Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Tera Johnson Family Foundation Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Clearing Endowment Trust | GENERAL EXPENSES | $190,000 |
| 2023 | Door County Community Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $23,896 |
| 2023 | Luethge Irene I Charitable Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Tera Johnson Family Foundation Inc | Charitable | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Hislop Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $150 |
| 2022 | The Clearing Endowment Trust | GENERAL EXPENSES | $62,500 |
| 2022 | Gwenn and Scott Stevenson | General support for its charitable programs | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Door County Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL | $33,385 |
| 2022 | Luethge Irene I Charitable Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc | TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES | $300 |
| 2021 | The Clearing Endowment Trust | GENERAL EXPENSES | $285,000 |
| 2021 | Door County Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL | $17,874 |
| 2021 | Gladys E Gores Charitable | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Luethge Irene I Charitable Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,000 |
| 2021 | Hugh & Helena Brogan Foundation Inc | UPGRADE CAMPUS FLAGSTONE WALK | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Hislop Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Baird Foundation Inc | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $25 |
| 2020 | The Clearing Endowment Trust | GENERAL EXPENSES | $240,000 |
| 2020 | Door County Community Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL | $16,611 |
| 2020 | Gladys E Gores Charitable | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | Kitchen project support, in honor of Anne Ginger, from Sara and Bill Morgan | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Luethge Irene I Charitable Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,000 |
| 2020 | MMG Foundation Inc | 2020 ANNUAL APPEAL | $2,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Clearing?
The Clearing is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Clearing Endowment Trust ($1.0M), Door County Community Foundation Inc ($175K), Gwenn and Scott Stevenson ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The Clearing between 2019–2025.
Who is The Clearing's largest funder?
The Clearing Endowment Trust is the largest recorded funder of The Clearing, with $1.0M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Clearing received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The Clearing across 32 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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