Private foundation · EIN 22-3025894 · Boston, Massachusetts

Clifford Family Foundation Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 34 grants paid, $5.5M total, median $25K. 24% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$5.5M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$33M

Grants paid in 2024

34 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Colgate UniversityHamilton, NYUnrestricted$2.0M
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAUnrestricted$1.6M
The Caroline M Clifford Donor Advised Fund Schwab Charitable GivingSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$296K
The Catherine K Clifford Donor Advised Fund Schwab Charitable GivingSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$296K
The John C Clifford Donor Advised Fund Schwab Charitable GivingSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$296K
Enviromental DefenseWashington, DCUnrestricted$250K
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted$100K
JumpstartBoston, MAUnrestricted$100K
Parent ChildMineola, NYUnrestricted$75K
B2k Social VenturesBerkeley, CAUnrestricted$60K
NaturebridgeSausalito, CAUnrestricted$50K
True West Film CenterHealdsburg, CAUnrestricted$50K
Creo Family Office SyndicateNew York, NYUnrestricted$38K
Activate GlobalBerkeley, CAUnrestricted$38K
Carbon 180Washington, DCUnrestricted$38K
IcivicsCambridge, MAUnrestricted$38K
Drum Major InstituteNew York, NYUnrestricted$25K
New Venture FundWashington, DCUnrestricted$25K
Trustees of Boston UniversityBoston, MAUnrestricted$25K
826 BostonRoxbury, MAUnrestricted$25K
Voter Engagement FundWashington, DCUnrestricted$25K
WgbhBoston, MAUnrestricted$25K
Belmont Hill SchoolBelmont, MAUnrestricted$10K
NscffCoral Gables, FLUnrestricted$10K
FaspeNew York, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Lake Forest AcademyLake Forest, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Atlantic Classical OrchestraFort Pierce, FLUnrestricted$1,500
Indian River Land TrustVero Beach, FLUnrestricted$1,250
Boys & Girls Club of BostonBoston, MAUnrestricted$1,000
Hibiscus Childrens CenterFort Pierce, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Irsc FoundationFort Pierce, FLUnrestricted$1,000
Wayland Community PoolWayland, MAUnrestricted$1,000
Mental Health Association in Indian River CountyVero Beach, FLUnrestricted$500
Watch DutySan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$500

By state: New York 5 · Virginia 1 · California 9 · District of Columbia 4 · Massachusetts 8 · Florida 6

About this foundation

Clifford Family Foundation Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Daniel Carbonneau, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Clifford Family Foundation Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Clifford Family Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.5M across 34 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Clifford Family Foundation Charitable Trust give?

New York (5 grants), Virginia (1 grants), California (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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