Mission
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Public Charity
THE CLEAR FUND
THE CLEAR FUND is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in OAKLAND, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $269.5M, expenses of $183.7M, total assets of $288.0M. Imperigo tracks 100 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $325.4M.
EIN: 208625442
OAKLAND, CA
Public Foundations
NTEE: T30
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$269.5M
Total Expenses$183.7M
Total Assets$288.0M
Grants Given100
Grant Total$325.4M
Filing Years2019–2024
Where $100 goes at The Clear Fund
How The Clear Fund divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$96
Programs
the work itself
$3
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $96 for programs
$96
Our giving funds enable donors to contribute to the most impactful and cost-effective programs our researchers identify
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to The Clear Fund
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Sample Grants Given
OPERATING SUPPORT
$19,219,603
VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENTATION
$11,928,342
TUBERCULOSIS
$4,500,000
MATERNAL SYPHILIS
$2,874,362
OPERATING SUPPORT
$2,218,419
Showing up to 5 of 100 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER
Alex Cohen
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (TO JUNE)
Benjamin Bateman
BOARD MEMBER
Cari Tuna
BOARD MEMBER
Daniela Amodei
SENIOR PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
Dave Wilson
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Elie Hassenfeld
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $269.5M | $183.7M | $288.0M |
| 2023 | $219.6M | $115.6M | $208.6M |
| 2022 | $151.0M | $152.4M | $117.5M |
| 2020 | $117.0M | $78.1M | $98.4M |
| 2019 | $51.1M | $40.9M | $43.9M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $51.1M to $269.5M (+428%), with total assets most recently reported at $288.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, CT, DC, DE, GA, IL, and 4 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.