Clough Family Foundation
The Clough Family Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission encompasses a strong focus on youth development, particularly through programs that assist rescued children and provide educational opportunities. The foundation also supports wildlife preservation, health initiatives, and community services, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the well-being of both people and animals. It primarily serves organizations that promote education, health, and environmental conservation, with a notable emphasis on local initiatives. The foundation is based in Colorado and actively engages with various charities across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium nonprofit (preferably with a Colorado connection) seeking one-time or modest multi-year support for youth services, animal/wildlife conservation, food security, community programs, or children’s health, able to supply project and operating budgets, audited financials, and proof of 501(c)(3) status.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving Colorado communities or showing clear benefit to Colorado residents.
- • Project budgets and operating budgets under $25,000 with clearly defined impact.
- • Ability to supply audited financial statements and a board list on request.
- • Program areas matching past grants (youth services, animal shelters/wildlife preservation, food banks, community arts, children’s health).
- • Willingness to submit an initial letter of request and follow the foundation’s mailed-application process.
Geography
Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado (about 66% of dollars) but supports organizations across ten states, so the footprint is primarily state-focused with some multi-state reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 34 distinct recipients and 45 grants across many program areas, with a strong rate of new entrants (22 new recipients), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set despite some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows many first‑time recipients in 2023 (22 of 34) and the foundation publishes a clear letter-of-request route and application instructions in its filings, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
