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Clementine Fund is a private corporation based in TACOMA, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Richard Russell Pres. It holds total assets of $38.2M. Annual income is reported at $16M. Total assets have grown from $1K in 2011 to $38.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, Hawaii and New York. According to available records, Clementine Fund has made 170 grants totaling $4.5M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.7M in 2021 to $883K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.9M distributed across 106 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.5M, with an average award of $27K. The foundation has supported 90 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, New York, Hawaii, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$87K
Largest Grant
$1.5M
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Clementine Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 170 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, NY, HI.
Clementine Fund has distributed a total of $4.5M across 170 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $27K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.5M.
Clementine Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Clementine Fund is headquartered in TACOMA, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard F Russell | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $126K | $13K | $139K |
| Zac Russell | SENIOR ADVISOR & BOARD VICE PRESIDENT | $84K | $8K | $92K |
| Chet Tchozewski | BOARD DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| June Martin | BOARD TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mariko Taniguchi-Russell | BOARD SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jileen Russell | BOARD PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$38.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$37.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
170
Total Giving
$4.5M
Average Grant
$27K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
90
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havens Relief Fund SocietyMIGRANT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| The Russell Family FoundationPORTION OF QUALIFYING DISTRIBUTIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE FOUNDATION AS PART OF THE SIGNIFICANT DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS FROM THE RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION (91-1663336) DURING THE YEAR, PURSUANT TO TREAS REG 1.507-3. | Gig Harbor, WA | $74K | 2022 |
| New York UniversityRESEARCH GUARANTEED INCOME | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Greater Kansas City Community FoundationDONOR ADVISED FUND FOR FIELD OF INTEREST FUND SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM | Kansas City, MO | $60K | 2023 |
| Slow Money Institute IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - FOOD AND FARMING | Boulder, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationMOVEMENT VOTER FUND | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Rudolf Steiner Foundation IncDONOR ADVISED FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL GRANTMAKING. | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Movement Voter Project (Fs All Hands On Deck Network)EXPANDING DEMOCRACY IN TEXAS | Northampton, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationOFFICE OF FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCE PROJECT | Honolulu, HI | $50K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Investment ReadyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - FOOD ENTREPRENEURIALISM | Kaneohe, HI | $50K | 2023 |
| Crisis ConnectionsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - CRISIS SERVICES | Seattle, WA | $40K | 2023 |
| Doctors Of The World Usa IncDISASTER RELIEF - EARTHQUAKE EMERGENCY AID IN TURKEY AND SYRIA | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Pioneer Works Art FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - ARTS | Brooklyn, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| CommonwealGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - YOUTH EDUCATION | Bolinas, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| The Food Basket IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BASIC BEEDS | Hilo, HI | $25K | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen IncDISASTER RELIEF - WILDFIRES IN MAUI | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Mixteca Organization IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - IMMIGRANT SUPPORT SERVICES | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| National Women'S Law CenterABORTION ACCESS LEGAL DEFENSE FUND | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| North Kohala Community Resource CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | Hawi, HI | $15K | 2023 |
| Institute For Community Equity And Sharing Inc Dba One CommunityBASIC NEEDS - FARRAGUT PANTRY AT CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Study Group On The Light Of The GospelGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BASIC NEEDS | Newark, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Summertime Gallery IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - ARTS | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Kohala Elementary SchoolKOHALA ELEMENTARY MLAMA PONO GARDEN - FOOD AND FARMING | Kapaau, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| Hope Services Hawaii IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - HOUSING | Hilo, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| Slow Food UsaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - FOOD AND FARMING | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Kauai Music FestivalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - ARTS | Kamuela, HI | $10K | 2023 |
| Signal Technology FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - GLOBAL COMMUNICATION | Mountain View, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Doc Society IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - ARTS | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Defender ServicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - LEGAL DEFENSE | Brooklyn, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Mala'Ai The Culinary Garden Of Waimea Middle SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - FOOD AND FARMING | Kamuela, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| New York Peace Institute IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - COMMUNITY MEDIATION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Montez Press ArtsMONTEZ PRESS RADIO | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Redeeming Light International IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BASIC NEEDS | Waikoloa, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Atlantic Council Of The Us IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - GLOBAL PEACE AND RELATIONS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Tewa Women UnitedGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - FOOD AND FARMING | Santa Cruz, NM | $5K | 2023 |
| The Dax PactGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | Trevose, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| United Nations Foundation IncWOMEN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Wikimedia FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - FREE KNOWLEDGE | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Les Dames D Escoffier International IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - FOOD AND FARMING | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Lot Radio IncTHE LOT RADIO - ARTS | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Vashon Center For The ArtsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - ARTS | Vashon, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| The Dove ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - BASIC NEEDS | Vashon, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Immanuel Presbyterian ChurchEMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | Tacoma, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul Council Of The Seattle AreaSVDP VASHON RENT ASSISTANCE - BASIC NEEDS | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Saint Patrick Catholic SchoolEMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT - EDUCATION | Tacoma, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Hamakua Health Center IncCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Honokaa, HI | $100K | 2022 |