Clannad: A Gaelic word for family.
Founded in 1995, our Foundations giving reflects the philanthropic interests of it’s family member trustees. Funding areas include:
Human Services (poverty, crisis aid, hunger, housing, children’s services)
Environmental (land acquisition, land use, & land preservation)
Education (aid to disadvantaged persons, educational initiatives)
Humanities (cultural and art institutions, health care aid)
Clannad Foundation funds primarily in the states of Michigan and North Carolina. Of primary interests are smaller organizations in which the impact of its contribution may be readily evaluated. Funds may often be fully committed; however, any application received will be evaluated.
Grant Requests
Grant requests may be submitted at any time of the year, and review is made semiannually. Proposals must include a copy of the grant seekers 501(c) (3) Internal Revenue Service tax exemption letter and a description of any specific programs to be funded. Clannad’s fiscal year is November through October.