Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation
The Clabough Foundation website (theclaboughfoundation.org) appears to be the official site for the Helen M. Clabough Charitable Foundation, listing trustees (Frank B. Gibb III, Carole Spainhour, Tommy & Kathryn Clabough) and the foundation’s mission. The site features grant application guidelines, application forms, and examples of past grants, with a focus on environmental stewardship, arts/culture, education, and regional community programs.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize nonprofits working in Central Oregon or the North Carolina High Country (or projects in the Upper Deschutes watershed) focused on environmental stewardship, arts/culture, youth education, or regional community programs, seeking project or modest operating support in the ~$5k–$25k range.
Good Fit
- • Programs tied to Central Oregon, the Upper Deschutes watershed, or the NC High Country.
- • Clear environmental conservation, arts/culture, or youth-education focus.
- • A concise, complete program description that fits the foundation’s posted form requirements.
- • Request sizes in the typical range observed (~$5,000–$25,000).
- • Evidence of regional impact or partnership with local organizations.
Geography
Observed giving is regionally concentrated: most dollars flowed to Central Oregon (about 84% in the latest year), with additional grants to the North Carolina High Country and occasional out-of-state recipients, so the footprint is regional rather than national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows funding to 14 distinct independent recipients (17 in the prior year) across environment, arts, and education; there is meaningful variety for a small private foundation although the top five recipients take a substantial share of dollars.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows turnover (eight new recipients among 14 in the latest year) and the foundation publishes application guidelines and an online form, so unfamiliar regional applicants with a good fit appear likely to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
