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    Clemson University Foundation

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    CLEMSON, SCWebsite8646561289

    About Clemson University Foundation

    The mission of the Clemson University Foundation is to support Clemson University by promoting growth and stewardship of resources entrusted to us which fulfill our covenants with donors.

    Focus Areas

    Higher educationUniversity supportEndowment stewardship

    Who They Fund

    Clemson University (institutional)Clemson students (current and prospective)University community (faculty and staff)

    Funding Style

    scholarship fundingprogrammatic supportinstitutional developmentcapacity building

    Topics

    higher education advancement

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $29.3M

    Total Assets

    $1.3B

    Total Revenue

    $75M

    Total Expenses

    $47.1M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $27M and $28.5M, with a median of $27.8M.

    25th Percentile

    $27M

    Median

    $27.8M

    75th Percentile

    $28.5M

    Geographic Reach

    Local1 state funded

    About 100% of grants go to recipients in SC.

    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
    Headquarters

    Leadership

    M KAREN MCCAULEY

    Accepts unsolicited proposals

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    EIN: 57-0426335
    2 filings on record
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    student financial aid / scholarships
    academic program development
    student services and support
    university strategic growth
    Latest 990 Filing

    2024

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    CLEMSON UNIVERSITYCLEMSON, SC$29,338,0902024TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY THROUGH PROGRAMMATIC AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
    CLEMSON UNIVERSITYCLEMSON, SC$26,182,7492023TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY THROUGH PROGRAMMATIC AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT

    CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

    $29,338,090
    CLEMSON, SC2024

    TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY THROUGH PROGRAMMATIC AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT

    CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

    $26,182,749
    CLEMSON, SC2023

    TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CLEMSON UNIVERSITY THROUGH PROGRAMMATIC AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT