The Cliboca Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Cliboca Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Columbus, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $511,522. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$511,522
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $241,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $256,000 | 23 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $241,000 | 24 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 26 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
The Cliboca Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Cliboca Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 23 | $850,749 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $511,522 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America | Dumbarton house fund for the future | $511,522 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | To further the organization's purpose | $246,419 |
| Midtown Inc | To further the orgnaization's purpose | $204,513 |
| Springer Opera House Arts Association Inc | To further the organization's purpose | $203,187 |
| Mercymed of Columbus | To further the organization's purpose | $30,000 |
| Chattahoochee Valley Episcopal Ministry | To further the organization's purpose | $20,000 |
| Columbus Museum Inc | To further the organization's purpose | $20,000 |
| Historic Columbus Foundation | To further the organization's purpose | $20,000 |
| United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley | To further the organization's purpose | $20,000 |
| Muscogee County Library Foundation | Loretto chappell book fund | $15,000 |
| Voices of the Valley | To further the organization's purpose | $15,000 |
| Brookstone School | Nan pate endowment | $10,130 |
| Rivercenter Inc | Viginia norman classical music fund | $10,000 |
| Columbus State University | Archives | $5,000 |
| Columbus State University | Pasaquan | $5,000 |
| Columbus State University | Carson mccullars center | $5,000 |
| Open Door Community House Inc | To further the organization's purpose & growing the legacy pledge | $5,000 |
| Trees Columbus Inc | To further the organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| Columbus Symphony Orchestra Inc | To further the organization's purpose | $3,000 |
| Columbus State University | Bo bartlett center | $2,500 |
| Columbus State University | Patrons of music | $2,500 |
| Georgia Public Broadcasting | To further the organization's purpose | $2,500 |
| Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation | Buntin school of excellence fund | $2,000 |
| Historic Linwood Foundation | To further the organization's purpose | $1,000 |
| Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art | To further the organization's purpose | $1,000 |
| Riverdale-Porterdale Cemetery Foundation Inc | To further the organization's purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Swift
- Carlton P Swift
Questions people ask
Does The Cliboca Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Cliboca Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Cliboca Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Swift (President) and Carlton P Swift (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Cliboca Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.