Claneil Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPlymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6445450 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4.2M
Organizations funded159
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$89M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MAILEE WALKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2250 HICKORY ROAD SUITE 450, PLYMOUTH MEETING PA 19462 |
| Phone | 6109411131 |
| Form and materials | ALL REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE, AND THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S ONLINE PORTAL. THE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS VARY. IN GENERAL THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE INCLUDED: MISSION STATEMENT, A REQUEST DESCRIPTION, AN ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET, LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS AND THEIR AFFILIATION, PROOF OF TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)3, INCLUDING THE DETERMINATION THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1) AND A COPY OF THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED AUDIT OR A CURRENT IRS FORM 990. |
| Deadlines | LETTERS OF INTENT: JUNE 1 & DECEMBER 1; PROPOSALS: MARCH 1 & AUGUST 15. |
| Restrictions | LIMITATIONS: GIVING TO MID-ATLANTIC AND NEW ENGLAND REGIONS. NO INT'L FUNDING, SUPPORT FOR RELIGION-BASED PROGRAMS OR LOBBYING. PROGRAM AREAS: COMMUNITY FUND: 3-YEAR OPERATING GRANTS TO ORGS. ON AN ANNUALLY ROTATING SCHEDULE OF ISSUES INCL. HUNGER/ FOOD SYTEM, ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION AND HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES. SUPPORT INCLUDES A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS GRANT. EMERGING LEADERS FUND: DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE ROLE THAT EXEC. DIRECTORS PLAY IN LAUNCHING AND GROWING EARLY-STAGE ORGS. THE FOUNDATION AWARDS A 4-YEAR OPERATING GRANT AND ACCESS TO A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND. PAST GRANTEES HAVE ACCESS TO THE ALUMNI PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND. THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS NOMINATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM. PARTNERSHIP FUND: AWARDS 3-YEAR OPERATING GRANTS TO FORMER FOUNDATION GRANTEES THAT DEMONSTRATE A TIMELY NEED BECAUSE OF SIGNIFICANT ORG. CHANGE DRIVEN BY COMMUNITY VOICE. SUPPORT INCLUDES A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/WELLNESS GRANT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
55% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Connects | Brattleboro, VT | General operating | $120,000 |
| Coatesville Youth Initiative | Coatesville, PA | General operating | $101,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $100,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | General operating | $93,500 |
| Bond - Building Our Nation's Daughters | Baltimore, MD | General operating | $85,000 |
| Environmental Protection Network | Washington, DC | General operating | $85,000 |
| Step Nation | Cambridge, MA | General operating | $85,000 |
| Finequity | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $83,000 |
| Array Education | New York, NY | General operating | $81,000 |
| Okayso | New York, NY | General operating | $80,200 |
| Upchieve | New York, NY | General operating | $80,000 |
| The Marcy Lab School | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $77,500 |
| Black Farmer Fund | New York, NY | General operating | $75,000 |
| Counseling in Schools | New York, NY | General operating | $75,000 |
| Inner City Green Team Economic & Environmental Development | Bronx, NY | General operating | $75,000 |
| Mentor for Philly | Philadephia, PA | General operating | $75,000 |
| Purple Health Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $75,000 |
| The Urban Wild | Woodside, NY | General operating | $75,000 |
| Coaching for Change | Taunton, MA | General operating | $65,000 |
| Girltrek | Washington, DC | General operating | $65,000 |
| Reach Education | Washington, DC | General operating | $65,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | General operating | $65,000 |
| Alliance for Global Justice | Tucson, AZ | General operating | $55,000 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | Acton, MA | General operating | $55,000 |
| Center for Ecotechnology Inc | Pittsfield, MA | General operating | $55,000 |
| Dreaming Out Loud | Washington DC, DC | General operating | $55,000 |
| Equity Trust | Amherst, MA | General operating | $55,000 |
| Farm Fresh Rhode Island | Providence, RI | General operating | $55,000 |
| Ioby | New York, NY | General operating | $55,000 |
| North American Marine Alliance | Gloucester, MA | General operating | $55,000 |
| The Common Market | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $55,000 |
| The Food Trust | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $55,000 |
| Women's Voices for the Earth | Missoula, MT | General operating | $55,000 |
| One Eleuthera Foundation of the US | Clemson, SC | General operating | $53,000 |
| Circular Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $45,000 |
| The Fund for Women and Girls | West Chester, PA | General operating | $44,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | New York, NY | General operating | $40,000 |
| Build Our Lives Together | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Famfrequency Productions | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Healthy Newsworks | Drexel Hill, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Historic Fair Hill | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Need in Deed | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Philadelphia Young Playwrights | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| The Niche Clinic | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Tree House Books | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| We Love Philly | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| West Philadelphia Alliance for Children | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Neighborhood Gardens Trust | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $36,000 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern Nj | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $35,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General operating | $35,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchard Project | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $32,000 |
| Resiliency Foundation | Brockton, MA | General operating | $32,000 |
| Awbury Arboretum Association | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Catholic Social Services | Norristown, PA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Ccate | Norristown, PA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Discovery Pathways | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Fair Amount Food Forest | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Fnc Philly | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $30,000 |
| John Bartram Association | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $30,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 159 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Array Education | New York, NY | General operating | $225,000 |
| Okayso | New York, NY | General operating | $225,000 |
| Step Nation | Cambridge, MA | General operating | $225,000 |
| Coaching for Change | Taunton, MA | General operating | $110,000 |
| Food Connects | Brattleboro, VT | General operating | $110,000 |
| Girltrek | Washington, DC | General operating | $110,000 |
| Reach Education | Washington, DC | General operating | $110,000 |
| Build Our Lives Together | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $60,000 |
| Famfrequency Productions | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $60,000 |
| Healthy Newsworks | Drexel Hill, PA | General operating | $60,000 |
| Historic Fair Hill | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $60,000 |
| Need in Deed | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $60,000 |
| Philadelphia Young Playwrights | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $60,000 |
| The Niche Clinic | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $60,000 |
| Tree House Books | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $60,000 |
| We Love Philly | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $60,000 |
| West Philadelphia Alliance for Children | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $60,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,221,114 | 176 |
| 2023 | $4,131,500 | 157 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104740
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6445450
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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