Clune Cares Foundation Inc
Clune Cares Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) corporate foundation established in 2023 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The foundation was created to formalize and strengthen the philanthropic efforts of Clune & Associates employees, consolidating their collective volunteering and charitable giving into a unified program that aligns with the company's culture of service.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$189K
+39.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$676K
+85.4% YoY
Grant Count
130
+271.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-50.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Clune Cares Foundation provides distributions to humanitarian causes that reaffirm organizational values and culture. The foundation's primary focus areas include:
Education & Economic Opportunity
- Programs supporting education and mentorship
- Job opportunities for underserved populations, including veterans
- Support for organizations like ACE Mentorship and Hire our Heroes
Health & Medical Research
- Cancer research initiatives, including a $1 million donation to Gateway for Cancer Research
Humanitarian Relief & Basic Needs
- Relief efforts following natural disasters
- Support for organizations providing food, clothing, shelter, and infrastructure to those in need
- Organizations supported include Concern Worldwide, Red Cross, and United Way
Environmental Sustainability
- Support for communities affected by environmental damage
- Environmental conservation programs
Human Dignity & Social Equity
- Programs promoting human dignity and greater equity and inclusion
Grantmaking
The foundation made 35 grants in 2024, with total giving of $675,647. Recent grantees include:
Grant Range
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Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in Illinois, New York, and California, with a commitment to supporting causes around the country.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $189,046
- Total Revenues: $740,000
- Total Expenses: $686,383
- Total Giving: $675,647
- Number of Employees: 0
Financial Trend: Total grants and contributions increased 48% from 2023 ($500,000) to 2024 ($740,000).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $189,046 | $135,429 | — |
| Revenue | $740,000 | $500,000 | — |
| Expenses | $686,383 | $364,571 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $680,383 | $364,500 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $11,561 | $11,610 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Eileen Clune, MBA, CFP® — Executive Chair and Founder of Clune & Associates. Ms. Clune has been actively engaged in financial planning since 1982 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from State University of New York and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER CLUNE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| THOMAS EBERHARDT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PETER BAHRUTH | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| EDNA CROWLEY | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVID HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MACKEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT DAHLSTROM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VINCE GUTEKANST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA DOYLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 10 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60606-3700
EIN: 88-4184746
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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