Private foundation · EIN 95-6818523 · Pasadena, California

Francis H Clougherty 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $675K total, median $13K. 95% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
22
$675K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in CA
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

How to apply

Contact: Joseph Clougherty, 102 S Orange Grove Blvd Unit 107, Pasadena, Ca, 3233652651

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Blind-Visually Impaired Early SvcsBrentwood, TNSupport charity$135K
Mayfield Senior SchoolPasadena, CASupport education$101K
Loyola High SchoolLos Angeles, CASupport education$92K
Mayfield Junior SchoolPasadena, CASupport education$90K
Pasadena Community Foundation FiresPasadena, CAlong-term recovery & rebuilding of Altadena after Eaton Fire.$35K
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CASupport education$25K
USC University AdvancementLos Angeles, CAUsc fetal surgery program fund$25K
Santa TeresitaDuarte, CASupport charity$20K
St Andrew Catholic ChurchPasadena, CASupport charity$20K
City of HopeDuarte, CABreast cancer$20K
Notre Dame AcademyLos Angeles, CASupport education$15K
Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CASupport education$10K
Dolores Mission SchoolLos Angeles, CASupport education$10K
Saints Felicitas Perpetua ChurchSan Marino, CASupport charity$10K
Holy Angels Church of the DeafVernon, CASupport charity$10K
St Philip the Apostle SchoolPasadena, CASupport charity$10K
Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat CSierra Madre, CASupport charity$10K
Immaculate HeartLos Angeles, CASupport education$10K
LA Salle College PrepatoryPasadena, CACollege preparatory$10K
LA Food BankLos Angeles, CAFood bank$10K
St Joachim Catholic SchoolCosta Mesa, CASupport charity$5,000
Mater Dei High SchoolSanta Ana, CAEducation$2,500

By state: California 21 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Francis H Clougherty Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, tax-exempt since 1985. 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 Francis H Clougherty Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Francis H Clougherty Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $675K across 22 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Francis H Clougherty Foundation give?

California (21 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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