Clearwater Capital Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 46-1913926

Foundation Overview

Based in Hoffman Estates, IL, Clearwater Capital Foundation has awarded 176 grants totaling $511,692 to organizations in Illinois, Utah and 17 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $21,233, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$511,692
Total Assets
$184,946
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
52
Median Grant
$1,000
% Median Grant Growth
+67% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 58%

30 of 52 recipients (58%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

68% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 18 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (18%), Palatine (12%), Elgin (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+269%

Strong 269% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Education

Dual focus on general purposes (88%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Clearwater Capital Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
A Giving Heart Foundation $17,833 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church $1,000 Glenview, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Best Friends Animal Society $100 Kanab, UT, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Fellowship Housing $20,762 Hoffman Estates, IL, US Charitable Grant/donations 2023
Folds Of Honor $20,000 Owasso, OK, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Lavelle Law Charities $3,500 Schaumburg, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Mission Church $1,000 Bloomingdale, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Orphanetwork $5,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
United Way Mchenry County $1,000 Mchenry, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Westminster Christian School $1,000 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Wright-way Rescue $500 Morton Grove, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Christ Community Church $103 South Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Anderson Humane $258 South Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Maui Humane Society $300 Puunene, HI, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
St Judes $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Ccc Go Teams $100 South Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Bridge Youth & Family Services $21,233 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Excel Beyond 211 (Eb211) $2,500 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
What's My Name $250 Robbinsville, NJ, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Marquette University School Of Nursing $100 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Lost Souls $103 Medinah, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Anna Miller Foundation $2,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Service League Of Crystal Lake $200 Crystal Lake, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Hawaii Community Foundation For The Maui Strong Fund $2,000 Honolulu, HI, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Little Sisters Of Hope $100 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Allen J Lynch Medal Of Honor Veterans Foundation $2,500 Mount Pleasant, SC, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
A Giving Heart Foundation $17,833 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Armenian All Saints Apostolic Church $1,000 Glenview, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Best Friends Animal Society $100 Kanab, UT, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Fellowship Housing $20,762 Hoffman Estates, IL, US Charitable Grant/donations 2023
Folds Of Honor $20,000 Owasso, OK, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Lavelle Law Charities $3,500 Schaumburg, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Mission Church $1,000 Bloomingdale, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Orphanetwork $5,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
United Way Mchenry County $1,000 Mchenry, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Westminster Christian School $1,000 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Wright-way Rescue $500 Morton Grove, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Christ Community Church $103 South Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Anderson Humane $258 South Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Maui Humane Society $300 Puunene, HI, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
St Judes $1,000 Memphis, TN, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Ccc Go Teams $100 South Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Bridge Youth & Family Services $21,233 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Excel Beyond 211 (Eb211) $2,500 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
What's My Name $250 Robbinsville, NJ, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Marquette University School Of Nursing $100 Milwaukee, WI, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Lost Souls $103 Medinah, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Anna Miller Foundation $2,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Service League Of Crystal Lake $200 Crystal Lake, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Hawaii Community Foundation For The Maui Strong Fund $2,000 Honolulu, HI, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Little Sisters Of Hope $100 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
Allen J Lynch Medal Of Honor Veterans Foundation $2,500 Mount Pleasant, SC, US Charitable Grant/donation 2023
A Giving Heart Foundation $9,864 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Best Friends Animal Society $300 Kanab, UT, US Charitable Grant 2022
Fellowship Housing $11,514 Hoffman Estates, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
Lavelle Law Charities $3,500 Schaumburg, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
The Anna Miller Foundation $2,250 Rockford, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
The Bridge Youth And Family Services $12,664 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
United Way Mchenry County $500 Mchenry, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
Westminster Christian School $500 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
America's Vetdogs $1,000 Smithtown, NY, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Armenian All Saints Apost Church $450 Glenview, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Catif $600 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
City Of Geneva Mental Health $1,500 Geneva, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Folds Of Honor $9,000 Owasso, OK, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $50 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Greater Good Charities $100 Seattle, WA, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Ides $100 Noblesville, IN, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Living H20 Counseling $1,000 Peoria, AZ, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Mission Church $150 Bloomingdale, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Project Hood $250 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Orphanetwork $5,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Salute Inc $1,000 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Samaritan's Purse $7,500 Boone, NC, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
St Thomas Of Canterbury School $500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
St Isidore Parish $150 Bloomingdale, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
St Peter Lutheran Church $150 Schaumburg, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Umana Foundation $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Wright-way Rescue $300 Morton Grove, IL, US Donation 2022
A Giving Heart Foundation $9,864 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Best Friends Animal Society $300 Kanab, UT, US Charitable Grant 2022
Fellowship Housing $11,514 Hoffman Estates, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
Lavelle Law Charities $3,500 Schaumburg, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
The Anna Miller Foundation $2,250 Rockford, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
The Bridge Youth And Family Services $12,664 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
United Way Mchenry County $500 Mchenry, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
Westminster Christian School $500 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
America's Vetdogs $1,000 Smithtown, NY, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Armenian All Saints Apost Church $450 Glenview, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Catif $600 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
City Of Geneva Mental Health $1,500 Geneva, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Folds Of Honor $9,000 Owasso, OK, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $50 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Greater Good Charities $100 Seattle, WA, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Ides $100 Noblesville, IN, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Living H20 Counseling $1,000 Peoria, AZ, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Mission Church $150 Bloomingdale, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Project Hood $250 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Orphanetwork $5,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Salute Inc $1,000 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Samaritan's Purse $7,500 Boone, NC, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
St Thomas Of Canterbury School $500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
St Isidore Parish $150 Bloomingdale, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
St Peter Lutheran Church $150 Schaumburg, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Umana Foundation $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Wright-way Rescue $300 Morton Grove, IL, US Donation 2022
A Giving Heart Foundation $9,864 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Best Friends Animal Society $300 Kanab, UT, US Charitable Grant 2022
Fellowship Housing $11,514 Hoffman Estates, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
Lavelle Law Charities $3,500 Schaumburg, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
The Anna Miller Foundation $2,250 Rockford, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
The Bridge Youth And Family Services $12,664 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
United Way Mchenry County $500 Mchenry, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
Westminster Christian School $500 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant 2022
America's Vetdogs $1,000 Smithtown, NY, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Armenian All Saints Apost Church $450 Glenview, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Catif $600 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
City Of Geneva Mental Health $1,500 Geneva, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Folds Of Honor $9,000 Owasso, OK, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $50 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Greater Good Charities $100 Seattle, WA, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Ides $100 Noblesville, IN, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Living H20 Counseling $1,000 Peoria, AZ, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Mission Church $150 Bloomingdale, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Project Hood $250 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Orphanetwork $5,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Salute Inc $1,000 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Samaritan's Purse $7,500 Boone, NC, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
St Thomas Of Canterbury School $500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
St Isidore Parish $150 Bloomingdale, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
St Peter Lutheran Church $150 Schaumburg, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Umana Foundation $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2022
Wright-way Rescue $300 Morton Grove, IL, US Donation 2022
Best Friends Animal Society $500 Kanab, UT, US Charitable Grant 2021
Compassion International $250 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable Grant 2021
Lavelle Law Charities $2,500 Schaumburg, IL, US Charitable Grant 2021
The Anna Miller Foundation $1,750 Rockford, IL, US Charitable Grant 2021
The Bridge Youth And Family Services $10,533 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant 2021
United Way Mchenry County $3,000 Mchenry, IL, US Charitable Grant 2021
Westminster Christian School $500 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant 2021
Fellowship Housing $3,833 Hoffman Estates, IL, US Charitable Grant 2021
Ace Wu-46 $5,000 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant 2021
Rally4acause $150 St Paul, MN, US Charitable Grant 2021
Reclaim 13 $1,000 Lombard, IL, US Charitable Grant 2021
Mercy Home $100 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant 2021
Grip Outreach For Youth $750 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant 2021
The Hellenic Initiative $100 New York, NY, US Charitable Grant 2021
Wounded Warrior Project $100 Jacksonville, FL, US Charitable Grant 2021
Barrington Junior Womens Club $120 Barrington, IL, US Charitable Grant 2021
Marine Toys For Tots $5,000 Triangle, VA, US Charitable Grant 2021
Susan G Komen $4,700 Dallas, TX, US Charitable Grant 2021
Harper College Educational Foundation $10,000 Palatine, IL, US Endowed Scholarship 2021
A Giving Heart Foundation $9,333 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Grant/donation 2021
Community Crosswalk $1,500 West Frankfort, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
Christ Community Church $100 St Charles, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
United Way Mchenry County $2,500 Mchenry, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
The Bridge Youth And Family Services $1,600 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
Cal's Angels $2,000 St Charles, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
Red Cross $2,000 Houston, TX, US Charitable Grant 2020
United Way Mchenry County $2,500 Mchenry, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
Compassion International $500 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable Grant 2020
The Leary Firefighter Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Grant 2020
Greater Grace Community Church $250 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
Orphan Network $5,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Charitable Grant 2020
United Way Mchenry County $500 Mchenry, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
The Bridge Youth And Family Services $500 Palatine, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
The Anna Miller Foundation $1,500 Rockford, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
Valley Of The Kings $250 Sharon, WI, US Charitable Grant 2020
Westminster Christian School $500 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
Best Friends Animal Society $113 Kanab, UT, US Charitable Grant 2020
Best Friends Animal Society $100 Kanab, UT, US Charitable Grant 2020
U46 Education System $1,500 Elgin, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
Toy Run Chicago $1,000 Mount Prospect, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
Harbor Hospice Foundation $500 Muskegon, MI, US Charitable Grant 2020
Lavelle Law Charities $2,000 Schaumburg, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020
Dgtt Foundation $1,000 Elmhurst, IL, US Charitable Grant 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 46-1913926
Website N/A
Address 2800 W HIGGINS RD STE 1025 Hoffman Est, IL 60169-7225

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Clearwater Capital Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Cfo/director Al Krause
Ceo/director John Sleeting
Sec./director John Chapman

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.