The Clausen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 52-1350750 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$555K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$13.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
88% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support. | $100,000 |
| Fairwinds - Nantucket's Counseling Center | Nantucket, MA | General operating support. | $100,000 |
| Theatre Workshop of Nantucket | Nantucket, MA | General operating support. | $100,000 |
| Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care Inc | Washington, DC | General operating support. | $50,000 |
| Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals Inc | Nantucket, MA | General operating support. | $50,000 |
| Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals Inc | Nantucket, MA | Capital campaign. | $50,000 |
| Northern Light School | Oakland, CA | Scholar scholarship program. | $40,000 |
| Nami Montgomery County | Rockville, MD | General operating support. | $40,000 |
| Glenbrook Cooperative Nursery School | Bethesda, MD | General operating support. | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $555,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $403,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349101203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1350750
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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