The Clive Cussler Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighlands Ranch, Colorado · EIN 71-0906976 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$42K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$923K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
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 Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Adams Foundation | Denver, CO | Pediatric cancer research/therapies | $10,000 |
| Keep Memory Alive | Las Vegas, NV | Research for brain health | $10,000 |
| Global Empowerment Mission | Doral, FL | First responder to global disasters | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Provide care & support and research | $5,000 |
| Community Organized Relief Effort | Los Angeles, CA | Relief and recovery to underserved | $5,000 |
| Search Dog Foundation | Santa Paula, CA | Disaster response with canine teams | $2,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Protect ocean wildlife | $2,000 |
| Learning Alley | Princeton, NJ | Provide reading programs to students | $1,000 |
| Southland Collie Rescue | Dana Point, CA | Rescue collies | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $44,550 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513119349101836
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-0906976
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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