Clifton Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Clifton Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $349,955 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $126,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$349,955
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$126,000
- Assets$11.6 million
- New grantees84%
Giving in 2024 was up from $182,250 the year before.
84% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $182,250 | 14 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $349,955 | 50 | $11.6 million |
How to apply
Clifton 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 Clifton Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 43 | $277,420 |
| New York | 2 | $45,285 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $21,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky College of Art & Design at Spalding University Attn Meghan Greenw | General fund | $126,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General fund | $36,285 |
| Louisville Orchestra | General fund | $30,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky | General fund | $22,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General fund | $20,000 |
| Louisville Ballet | General fund | $11,000 |
| Bluegrass Land Conservancy | General fund | $10,000 |
| Faulkner Morgan Archive Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Creative Capital | General fund | $9,000 |
| Waterfront Botanical Gardens | General fund | $9,000 |
| River Fields Inc | General fund | $5,500 |
| ACLU Ky Foundation Reproductive Freedom Project | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kentucky 4-H Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kentucky Resources Council Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Old Island Restoration Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| St Francis School | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Healing Place | General fund | $4,000 |
| Kentucky Museum of Arts & Crafts | General fund | $2,520 |
| Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest | General fund | $2,500 |
| Louisville Public Media | General fund | $2,500 |
| Berry Center | General fund | $2,000 |
| Oldham County Historical Society | General fund | $2,000 |
| Filson Historical Society | General fund | $1,800 |
| The Center for Women and Families | General fund | $1,500 |
| The Morton Center | General fund | $1,500 |
| A Fund Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General fund | $1,000 |
| Commonwealth Fund for Ket TV | General fund | $1,000 |
| Community Foundatoin of Louisville Waterfront Plaza | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hildegard House | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hite Art Institute - Uofl 104 Schneider Hall | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ifye Association of the USA Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Louisville Central Community Center Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Louisville Grows | General fund | $1,000 |
| Parks Alliance of Louisville | General fund | $1,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Center for Interfaith Relations | General fund | $500 |
| Hosparus-Hospice of Louisville | General fund | $500 |
| Kentucky Natural Land Trust | General fund | $500 |
| Louisville Visual Art Association | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Lee Brown
- Steven Wilson
- James Seiler
Questions people ask
Does Clifton Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clifton Foundation Inc give?
$349,955 in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Clifton Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Lee Brown (President/Director), Steven Wilson (Secretary/Director) and James Seiler (Director).
What does Clifton Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.