Clipper Ship Foundation Inc
EIN 042687384Total Given 2016–2024
$25.7M
263 grants · $2.9M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$60K
grant size
23%
balanced · 46/200 multi-year
repeat
$5.0M
Assets (2024)
200
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DONALD GREENE
Phone
(617) 377-4367
Deadlines
DECEMBER 3: CONCEPT PAPER DEADLINE; MARCH 2: FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE; APRIL-MAY: SITE VISITS
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND MUST INCLUDE A BRIEF ORGANIZATION PROFILE, VERIFY YOUR 501(C)(3) STATUS, INDICATE THE GRANT FOCUS AREA (FOSTER CARE, OPPORTUNITY YOUTH OR HOUSING AND SHELTER) OF THE REQUEST, AND UPLOAD A BRIEF (TWO-PAGE MAXIMUM) CONCEPT PAPER EXPLAINING THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND INTENDED IMPACTS FOR THE PROPOSED REQUEST. APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED AS TO WHETHER THEY HAVE BEEN INVITED TO SUBMIT A FULL PROPOSAL. INVITED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING A FULL PROPOSAL. FOLLOWING PROPOSAL SUBMISSION, APPLICANTS MAY BE ASKED TO HOST A SITE VISIT IN LATE APRIL OR MAY.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ITS GRANT ACTIVITIES IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING AND SHELTER, FOSTER CARE, AND OPPORTUNITY YOUTH TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER BOSTON AREA AS WELL AS LAWRENCE AND BROCKTON. CLIPPER SHIP CONSIDERS FUNDING REQUESTS FROM ORGANIZATIONS WITH ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS OF ANY SIZE BUT ANTICIPATES AWARDING MOST OF THE AVAILABLE GRANT FUNDING TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS SMALLER THAN $5 MILLION. THE CLIPPER SHIP FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS, HOSPITALS, HIGHER EDUCATION, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, STUDENT LOANS OR TRAVEL, WRITING OR PUBLISHING OF BOOKS, ARTICLES, OR MASS MEDIA, CAMPAIGNS FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDS, OR EXPENSES RELATED TO CONFERENCES OR CONVENTIONS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.4M | $22.6M | $1.8M | 121 |
| 2017 | $495K | $25.0M | $519K | 38 |
| 2018 | $1.2M | $22.6M | $723K | 25 |
| 2020 | $1.4M | $23.2M | $505K | 21 |
| 2021 | $1.7M | $27.7M | $1.9M | 21 |
| 2022 | $14.5M | $8.8M | $-274K | 21 |
| 2023 | $4.8M | $4.3M | $353K | 14 |
| 2024 | $161K | $5.0M | $908K | 2 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 263 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$98K
75th Pctl
$60K
Maximum
$12.2M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
DG
Donald J Greene
5 yrs
Chairman/President/Director
Leadership
BS
Bryan Spence
7 yrs
Assistant Treasurer/Director
Leadership
GM
Gene Allen Miller
8+ yrs
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
JW
Jean S Whitney
5 yrs
Director
CG
Celia M Grant
5 yrs
Director
KF
Kay Berthold Frishman
5 yrs
Director
DH
Daniel J Huelsman
2 yrs
Clerk/Director
KL
Katharine Lacy
8+ yrs
Director
AC
Ana Perez Camayd
5 yrs
Director
DG
Donald J Greene
5 yrs
Chairman/President/Directo
Leadership
GM
Gene Allen Miller
8+ yrs
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
BS
Bryan Spence
7 yrs
Assistant Treasurer/Clerk
Leadership
AC
Ana Perez Camayd
5 yrs
Director
KL
Katharine Lacy
8+ yrs
Director
JW
Jean S Whitney
5 yrs
Director
CG
Celia M Grant
5 yrs
Director
KF
Kay Berthold Frishman
5 yrs
Director
JP
Joanne Pokaski
4 yrs
Director
BS
Bryan Spence
7 yrs
Director
DH
Daniel J Huelsman
2 yrs
Clerk/Dir
B1
Benjamin H Lacy Resigned 12318
Chairman/Director
Leadership
DG
Donald J Greene
5 yrs
President/Director
Leadership
GM
Gene Allen Miller
8+ yrs
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
JW
Jean S Whitney
5 yrs
Director
CG
Celia M Grant
5 yrs
Director
BS
Bryan Spence
7 yrs
Director
KF
Kay Berthold Frishman
5 yrs
Director
JP
Joanne Pokaski
4 yrs
Director
TS
Tyra Sidberry
3 yrs
Director
D1
Daniel J Huelsman Appointed 12318
Director
AC
Ana Perez Camayd
5 yrs
Director
KL
Katharine Lacy
8+ yrs
Director
HB
Hannah Blaisdell
3 yrs
Clerk
BL
Benjamin H Lacy
2 yrs
Chairman/Director
Leadership
DG
Donald J Greene
5 yrs
President/Director
Leadership
GM
Gene Allen Miller
8+ yrs
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
JW
Jean S Whitney
5 yrs
Director
TS
Tyra Sidberry
3 yrs
Director
JP
Joanne Pokaski
4 yrs
Director
KF
Kay Berthold Frishman
5 yrs
Director
BS
Bryan Spence
7 yrs
Director
CG
Celia M Grant
5 yrs
Director
KL
Katharine Lacy
8+ yrs
Director
AC
Ana Perez Camayd
5 yrs
Director
HB
Hannah Blaisdell
3 yrs
Clerk
DG
Donald J Greene
5 yrs
President/Director
Leadership
BL
Benjamin H Lacy
2 yrs
Chairman/Director
Leadership
GM
Gene Allen Miller
8+ yrs
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
CG
Celia M Grant
5 yrs
Director
KL
Katharine Lacy
8+ yrs
Director
AC
Ana Perez Camayd
5 yrs
Director
TS
Tyra Sidberry
3 yrs
Director
JP
Joanne Pokaski
4 yrs
Director
KF
Kay Berthold Frishman
5 yrs
Director
BS
Bryan Spence
7 yrs
Director
JW
Jean S Whitney
5 yrs
Director
HB
Hannah Blaisdell
3 yrs
Clerk
Grants Awarded (263 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable | Warwick, RI | $12,229,873 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable | Warwick, RI | $3,300,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Parnassus Funds | Warwick, RI | $382,767 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Bread of Life | Malden, MA | $250,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Jewish Vocational Service | Boston, MA | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| More Than Words | Waltham, MA | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Roca | Chelsea, MA | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| West End House | Allston, MA | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Utec Inc | Lowell, MA | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Jewish Vocational Services | Boston, MA | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc | Boston, MA | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Children'S Services of Roxbury | Boston, MA | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Hopewell | Dedham, MA | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| West End House | Allston, MA | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| West End House Inc | Allston, MA | $150,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Silver Lining Mentoring | Boston, MA | $125,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc | Boston, MA | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Family Aid Boston | Boston, MA | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Health Imperatives | Brockton, MA | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Utec Inc | Lowell, MA | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| More Than Words Inc | Waltham, MA | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Year Up Inc | Boston, MA | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| West End House Inc | Allston, MA | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Children'S Services of Roxbury | Boston, MA | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters Inc | Boston, MA | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |