Roger L Clifton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roger L Clifton Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $35,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $6,000. 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$35,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$835,523
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,500 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,284 | 16 | $696,134 |
| 2024 | $33,500 | 13 | $740,774 |
| 2025 | $35,500 | 16 | $835,523 |
How to apply
Roger L Clifton Foundation 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 Roger L Clifton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $21,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Harvard Swimming | General | $6,000 |
| Boston Book Festival | General | $5,000 |
| Gnome Surf | General | $5,000 |
| University of San Diego - Torero Student Support Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Moses Brown School (Tripp Family Scholarship Fund) | General | $3,000 |
| Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen | General | $2,000 |
| World Computer Exchange | General | $2,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| Center for Fiction | General | $1,500 |
| Iraivan Temple (San Marga) | General | $1,000 |
| Nantucket Book Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Allen's Neck Friends Meeting | General | $500 |
| Hands in Outreach | General | $500 |
| Harvard University | General | $500 |
| Our Sister's School | General | $500 |
| Westport Fair | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger L Clifton
Questions people ask
Does Roger L Clifton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roger L Clifton Foundation give?
$35,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Roger L Clifton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Roger L Clifton (Trustee).
What does Roger L Clifton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.