The Clifton Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChestertown, Maryland · EIN 52-2256618 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$15.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $55,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the Chesapeake | Easton, MD | General charitable purposes | $320,000 |
| Pecometh United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries | Centreville, MD | General charitable purposes | $150,000 |
| Chesapeake Charities | Stevensville, MD | General charitable purposes | $105,000 |
| Horizons of Kent and Queen Anne's | Chestertown, MD | General charitable purposes | $85,000 |
| Mid-Shore Community Foundation | Easton, MD | General charitable purposes | $83,675 |
| Kent School | Chestertown, MD | General charitable purposes | $55,000 |
| Changing Perspectives Inc | Sacramento, CA | General charitable purposes | $54,000 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | Easton, MD | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Pocono Plateau Program Center | Cresco, PA | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Haven Ministries | Queenstown, MD | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Casa of the Mid-Shore | Easton, MD | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Tonkawa Public Schools | Tonkawa, OK | General charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Centreville, MD | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Foundation of Hope | Easton, MD | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Compass Regional Hospice | Centreville, MD | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Maryland Leadership Workshops | Riverdale Park, MD | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay | Newark, DE | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Young Life | Centreville, MD | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Del-Mar-Va Council | Dover, DE | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Open Doors Partners in Education | Chestertown, MD | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,022,175 | 20 |
| 2023 | $780,000 | 20 |
| 2022 | $5,735,430 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601139349100200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2256618
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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