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Also known as: ERIN K ROSSITTO CO-TRUSTEE
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Cler Foundation is a private trust based in FAIRFIELD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Chad P Labonte. It holds total assets of $411K. Annual income is reported at $246K. Total assets have grown from $155K in 2011 to $431K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 New York, Connecticut and California. According to available records, Cler Foundation has made 49 grants totaling $216K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $37K and $71K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $71K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $22K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Connecticut, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 7 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.
Cler Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 49 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, CT.
Cler Foundation has distributed a total of $216K across 49 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $22K.
Cler Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cler Foundation is headquartered in FAIRFIELD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin K Rossitto | CO-TRUSTEE | $56K | $0 | $56K |
Total Giving
$97K
Total Assets
$431K
Fair Market Value
$498K
Net Worth
$431K
Grants Paid
$39K
Contributions
$47K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$24K
Total: $413K
Total Grants
49
Total Giving
$216K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
18
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women Donors NetworkGENERAL PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $21K | 2024 |
| Barnard CollegeGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Fairfield Theater CoGENERAL PURPOSE | Fairfield, CT | $3K | 2024 |
| Catch A Lift FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Timonium, MD | $2K | 2024 |
| Perfect Golf EventGENERAL PURPOSE | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| Union CollegeGENERAL PURPOSE | Schenectady, NY | $500 | 2024 |
| JccaGENERAL PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $250 | 2024 |
| Unrwa UsaGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $250 | 2024 |
| Fairfield Ludlowe High School (Flhs)GENERAL PURPOSE | Fairfield, CT | $150 | 2024 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $149 | 2024 |
| New York Live ArtsGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Inspired Youth FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $2K | 2023 |
| Columbia Mailman School Of Public HealthGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Manhattan Youth BalletGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Thin Blue Line FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Beaverton, PA | $250 | 2022 |
| Sandy Hook PromiseGENERAL PURPOSE | Newtown, CT | $250 | 2022 |
| Chinese Progressive OrganizationGENERAL PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2021 |
| Norma Pfriem Breast Cancer CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Bridgeport, CT | $100 | 2021 |