Clever Like a Fox Foundation (CLAFF) is a nonprofit redefining what giving looks like — by transforming verified participation into real financial empowerment.
We’re not powered by profit or pity.
We’re powered by people — those who show up, contribute, and build community with purpose.

Our Mission

Fueling the Power of Participation

We exist to enrich the human experience by rewarding verified human effort.
Every time someone participates — volunteers, mentors, competes, or contributes — it creates measurable value for the world. CLAF turns that value into opportunity through The Fox Fund, our transparent grant system that empowers individuals and communities to grow together.

At its core, CLAF stands for fairness, innovation, and proof that effort matters.

Our Vision

A world where participation replaces consumption as the measure of success.
Where showing up has as much value as paying in.
Where every act of service, creativity, and leadership is seen, verified, and rewarded.

We believe the next evolution of philanthropy isn’t about charity — it’s about equity through action.

The Story Behind the Fox

The fox represents more than cleverness — it symbolizes survival through creativity, community, and adaptability.
Those same traits live at the heart of Clever Like a Fox:

• Clever, because we’re rethinking old systems.

• Like a Fox, because we navigate complexity with purpose and agility.

• Foundation, because we’re building a stable, transparent structure that lasts.

Our name is a reminder: the smartest solutions are often the simplest — reward people for showing up.