Clear Philanthropy works alongside foundations and philanthropic funders as an extension of your team — bringing the judgment, structure, and operational support your grantmaking deserves.
No pitch. Just a conversation about your work.
| Metric | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.2M | $3.9M | $3.5M | ↑ |
| Operating Margin | 9.1% | 7.4% | 6.2% | ↑ |
| Months of Cash | 3.8 | 3.2 | 2.9 | ↑ |
| Program Expense | 76.2% | 74.8% | 73.1% | ↑ |
A foundation making half a million dollars in grants a year might have one staff person — or none. They care deeply about where their money goes. But between the relationships, the reporting, the board, and the day-to-day, there's rarely enough bandwidth to give every decision the rigor it deserves.
That's not a failure of intent. It's a resource problem. And it's exactly the kind of problem Clear Philanthropy was built to solve.
We work alongside funders as external program support — experienced, independent, and fully oriented around your vision and values. Not a vendor you manage. A partner who shows up.
Here's a look at what CP actually delivers — across the assessment, the portfolio view, and the report your team receives.
| Organization | Score | Risk Level | Recommendation | Reviewer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Harbor Light Mission 12/31/2024 |
95 /100 |
Low |
Approved | Clear Philanthropy | 2026-06-14 |
Lakeview Community Foundation 12/31/2024 |
82 /100 |
Low |
Invite to Apply | Clear Philanthropy | 2026-06-13 |
Westside Youth Alliance 06/30/2024 |
78 /100 |
Low |
Invite to Apply | Clear Philanthropy | 2026-06-12 |
Northside Family Services 12/31/2023 |
74 /100 |
Moderate |
Request More Info | Clear Philanthropy | 2026-06-11 |
Sunrise Education Initiative 06/30/2024 |
91 /100 |
Low |
Full Due Diligence | Clear Philanthropy | 2026-06-10 |
Whether you need help at one moment or across the full arc of a grant relationship, CP brings the same rigor and care to every stage.
Some relationships begin with a single assessment. Others grow into something much more ongoing. CP is built to meet you where you are.
You don't need a large program staff to give rigorously. You need the right support.
Clear Philanthropy is a team of professionals who have worked across the full spectrum of the philanthropic sector — with extensive grantmaking experience and equally deep roots in direct service delivery.
That combination matters. Our direct service background shapes how we show up with the organizations we work with. We understand the operational realities, the resource constraints, and the day-to-day pressures that define nonprofit life from the inside. When we sit down with a grantee, we meet them where they are. Because we've been there.
We represent your vision and values — not our own. We bring the judgment. You make the call.
Every engagement starts with a conversation. Tell us about your foundation, what you're funding, and where you could use support — we'll go from there.
No pitch. No pressure. Just a conversation.