Laird C Cleaver and Jeanne B Cleaver Foundation
Invitation OnlyVero Beach, Florida · EIN 45-6843254 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $12,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse United Methodist Church | Oregon, IL | Religious Activities | $60,000 |
| Food Pantry of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | Food Distribution to needy | $45,000 |
| Southport Island Association | Southport, ME | Community Support | $15,000 |
| HALO No Kill Animal Shelter | Sebastian, FL | Safe Haven for abused and abandoned animals | $12,000 |
| Humane Society of Vero Beach | Vero Beach, FL | Animal Welfare | $12,000 |
| Boothbay Region District Nursing | Boothbay, ME | Nursing Support | $12,000 |
| Granny Rose Animal Shelter | Dixon, IL | Animal Welfare | $10,000 |
| Indian River Land Trust | Vero Beach, FL | Coastal Preserve | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Education | $2,000 |
| Southport Memorial Library | Southport, ME | Literacy | $2,000 |
| The Opera House of Booth Bay | Boothbay Harbor, ME | Promotion of Cultural Arts | $1,000 |
| Detroit Dog Rescue | Saint Clair Shores, MI | Animal Welfare | $500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($34,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $211,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $132,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611509349100501
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6843254
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.