THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
45-5620521
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
45-5620521
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
AI Summary
The Clara Lionel Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting a diverse range of initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $1.4 million across 142 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CLF FOCUSES ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE WORK AS WELL AS JUSTICE INITIATIVES.
Cause Areas
4
Arts and culture
Education
Health
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTER FOR POPULAR DEMOCRACY INC
$5.6M
10%
GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN INC
$3M
5%
MAYOR'S FUND FOR LOS ANGELES
$3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$150K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION?
No. THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION give?
THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR POPULAR DEMOCRACY INC, GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN INC, and MAYOR'S FUND FOR LOS ANGELES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION?
THE CLARA LIONEL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.