Private foundation · EIN 84-4258961 · Glendale, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clarios Foundation Inc

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: 6 grants paid, $5.9M total, median $153K. 33% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$5.9M
Median grant
$153K
Stays in WI
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $5.9M; Part I reports $12M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Unicef USANew York, NYHealthy environments for healthy children (hehc)$5.0M
Blacksmithpure EarthNew York, NYCharitable initiatives in mexico$500K
American Red CrossMilwaukee, WIDisaster relief for hurricane helene & hurricane milton$250K
Unicef USANew York, NYGala sponsorship$56K
Milwaukee Public Schools FoundationMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$50K
Blacksmithpure EarthNew York, NYGala sponsorship$34K

By state: New York 4 · Wisconsin 2

About this foundation

Clarios Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Glendale, Wisconsin, administered in care of Alexis Macdowall, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Clarios Foundation Inc 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 Clarios Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.9M across 6 grants, a median of $153K.

Where does Clarios Foundation Inc give?

New York (4 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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