Sidney and Bernice Clyman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Rafael, California · EIN 45-4005141 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$77K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,200.
From the return
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
20% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $40,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $7,500 |
| San Francisco-Marin Foodbank | San Rafael, CA | In furtherance of the stated objectives of the foundation | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,500 |
| Kqed Member Services | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,500 |
| Shotgun Players | Berkeley, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,500 |
| California Film Institute | San Rafael, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,200 |
| Kalw Studios | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,000 |
| Marin Theater Co | Mill Valley, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Washington, DC | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,500 |
| Whistlestop | San Rafael, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,500 |
| San Francisco Opera Association | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,200 |
| Aurora Theater | Berkeley, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Marin Shakespeare Company | San Rafael, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Northern California | Concord, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Word-For-Word Z Space | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | In furtherance of the stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| Ross Valley Players | Ross, CA | In furtherance of the stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| San Francisco Symphony | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of the stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| Seva Foundation | Berkeley, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| Kdfc-Classical California | Los Angeles, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| Oakland Theater Project | Oakland, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $500 |
| Asian Art Museum | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $200 |
| De Young Museumlegion of Honor | San Francisco, CA | In furtherance of stated objectives of the foundation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,200 | 25 |
| 2024 | $86,860 | 24 |
| 2023 | $99,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349101659
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4005141
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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