The Clifford Family Foundation Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 22-3025894 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.5M
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$36.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
76% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Unrestricted | $1,950,006 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $1,600,000 |
| The Caroline M Clifford Donor Advised Fund Schwab Charitable Giving | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $296,313 |
| The Catherine K Clifford Donor Advised Fund Schwab Charitable Giving | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $296,313 |
| The John C Clifford Donor Advised Fund Schwab Charitable Giving | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $296,313 |
| Enviromental Defense | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Jumpstart | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Parent Child | Mineola, NY | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| B2k Social Ventures | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Naturebridge | Sausalito, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| True West Film Center | Healdsburg, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Creo Family Office Syndicate | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $38,000 |
| Activate Global | Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Carbon 180 | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Icivics | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $37,500 |
| Drum Major Institute | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 826 Boston | Roxbury, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Voter Engagement Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wgbh | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Belmont Hill School | Belmont, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Nscff | Coral Gables, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Faspe | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lake Forest Academy | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Atlantic Classical Orchestra | Fort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Indian River Land Trust | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hibiscus Childrens Center | Fort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Irsc Foundation | Fort Pierce, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wayland Community Pool | Wayland, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mental Health Association in Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Watch Duty | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,462,195 | 34 |
| 2023 | $2,737,284 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349101706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3025894
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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