Private foundation · EIN 20-1919362 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Cloverfields Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $5.3M total, median $30K. 3% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$5.3M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in FL
3%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$58M

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Interfaith Outreach & Community PartnersPlymouth, MNGeneral operating fund$1.0M
Fordham UniversityBoston, MAGeneral operating fund$763K
University of St Thomas - Dougherty CollegeSt Paul, MNGeneral operating fund$750K
Marywood UniversityScranton, PAGeneral operating fund$650K
Leo C Byrne Residence FundSt Paul, MNGeneral operating fund$500K
Lifesong for Orphans IncBridley, ILGeneral operating fund$500K
National Philanthropic Trust (donor Advised Fund)Jenkintown, PAGeneral operating fund$250K
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's HospitalMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating fund$250K
Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating fund$100K
Delasalle High SchoolMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating fund$100K
Northern Star ScoutingSt Paul, MNGeneral operating fund$60K
Basilica of St Mary'sMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating fund$53K
Aim Higher FoundationSt Paul, MNGeneral operating fund$50K
Constellation FundMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating fund$50K
St Olaf Catholic ChurchMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating fund$50K
Minneapolis Institute of ArtsMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating fund$30K
Ascension Catholic SchoolMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating fund$25K
Smile TrainNew York, NYGeneral operating fund$20K
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyWashington, DCGeneral operating fund$10K
Release Recovery FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating fund$10K
Agate Housing and ServicesMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating fund$5,000
Breck SchoolGolden Valley, MNGeneral operating fund$5,000
Jane Brattain Breast Center (healthpartners)St Louis Park, MNGeneral operating fund$5,000
St Paul's Episcopal Church (mary Pippin)Minneapolis, MNGeneral operating fund$5,000
Wye ParishWye Mills, MDGeneral operating fund$5,000
National Alopecia FoundationSan Rafael, CAGeneral operating fund$2,500
American Heart AssociationEagan, MNGeneral operating fund$1,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of AmericaTampa, FLGeneral operating fund$1,000
Prisma Health Midlands FoundationColumbia, SCGeneral operating fund$1,000
St John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic ChurchMinneapolis, MNGeneral operating fund$1,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral operating fund$1,000

By state: Minnesota 19 · Pennsylvania 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Illinois 1 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Cloverfields Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Dean Barr, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Cloverfields Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Cloverfields Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.3M across 31 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Cloverfields Foundation give?

Minnesota (19 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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