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Clements Foundation

Dallas, Texas  ·  EIN 756065076  ·  Private foundation

Clements Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.2M in grants paid and $26.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 29 individual grants from this funder — $15.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$26.5M
Total assets
29
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Clements Foundation funds

Clements Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), higher education.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Clements Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Highland Park Education Foundation
GENERAL FUND
Dallas, TX$10.1M2018
Southern Methodist University
UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT
Dallas, TX$575K2024
Ut Board of Regents
GENERAL FUND
Austin, TX$500K2020
North Texas Food Bank
GENERAL FUND
Plano, TX$500K2020
Southern Methodist University
GENERAL FUND
Dallas, TX$500K2023
University of Texas at Austin
GENERAL FUND
Austin, TX$500K2023
University of Texas at Austin
GENERAL FUND
Austin, TX$500K2022
St Philips' School and Community Center
GENERAL FUND
Dallas, TX$300K2023
Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation
GENERAL FUND
Dallas, TX$250K2022
Ut Board of Regents
GENERAL FUND
Austin, TX$250K2017
Admiral Nimitz Foundation
GENERAL FUND
Fredericksburg, TX$250K2017
The Dallas Foundation
GENERAL FUND
Dallas, TX$100K2018
Texas 2036
GENERAL FUND
Dallas, TX$100K2020
Texas 2036
GENERAL FUND
Dallas, TX$100K2022
Clements Center at University of Texas
UNRESTRICTED USE
Austin, TX$100K2023

Clements Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$500K
2018$10.2M
2020$1.2M
2022$985K
2023$1.5M
2024$702K

How to apply for funding from Clements Foundation

Clements Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Clements Foundation

Does Clements Foundation accept grant applications?
Clements Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Clements Foundation fund?
Clements Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Highland Park Education Foundation, Southern Methodist University, Ut Board of Regents. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Clements Foundation give in grants?
Clements Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.1M over 29 grants.
Where is Clements Foundation located?
Clements Foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 756065076.
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About this profile. This page is built from Clements Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Clements Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.