The Woolley-Clifford Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Woolley-Clifford Foundation is a private foundation in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. In tax year 2023 it gave $3.0 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $632,893. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$3.0 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$632,893
- Assets$0
How to apply
The Woolley-Clifford 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 The Woolley-Clifford Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 11 | $1.3 million |
| Florida | 3 | $80,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $57,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rjcef FBO Stewart B Clifford Jr Charitable Fund | Educational, religious, charitable | $632,893 |
| Rjcef FBO Jennifer Danner Charitable Fund | Educational, religious, charitable | $632,893 |
| Rjcef FBO Rebecca Mailer Howat Charitable Fund | Educational, religious, charitable | $632,893 |
| Rjcef FBO Wareham Family Charitable Trust | Educational, religious, charitable | $632,893 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Educational, religious, charitable | $100,000 |
| Church of Bethesda by the Sea | Educational, religious, charitable | $60,000 |
| Duxbury Bay Maritime School | Educational, religious, charitable | $50,000 |
| Beacon Academy | Educational, religious, charitable | $30,000 |
| Bomb Magazinenew Arts Production | Educational, religious, charitable | $25,000 |
| Order of St John Episcopal Church | Educational, religious, charitable | $25,000 |
| Wheaton College | Educational, religious, charitable | $25,000 |
| Bath & Tennis Historical | Educational, religious, charitable | $10,000 |
| Charitable Friends of the Digamma Building | Educational, religious, charitable | $10,000 |
| Crossroads | Educational, religious, charitable | $10,000 |
| Duxbury Historical Society | Educational, religious, charitable | $10,000 |
| Fenway Health | Educational, religious, charitable | $10,000 |
| LGBTQ Senior Housing | Educational, religious, charitable | $10,000 |
| Society of the Four Arts | Educational, religious, charitable | $10,000 |
| Amanda & James Foundation | Educational, religious, charitable | $8,000 |
| Goddard Riverside Community Center | Educational, religious, charitable | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Ny | Educational, religious, charitable | $5,000 |
| Province Town Commons | Educational, religious, charitable | $3,500 |
| Dieu Donne | Educational, religious, charitable | $3,000 |
| Boston Ballet | Educational, religious, charitable | $2,500 |
| Princeton Theological Seminary | Educational, religious, charitable | $2,500 |
| The New England Aquarium | Educational, religious, charitable | $1,000 |
| Provincetown Art Assoc & Museum | Educational, religious, charitable | $1,000 |
| The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide | Educational, religious, charitable | $1,000 |
| Brick Church School | Educational, religious, charitable | $500 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Educational, religious, charitable | $500 |
| The Spence School | Educational, religious, charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stewart B Clifford
- Cornelia W Clifford
- Cornelia C Wareham
- Jennifer Danner
Questions people ask
Does The Woolley-Clifford Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Woolley-Clifford Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2023, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Woolley-Clifford Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Stewart B Clifford (Pres.-Ttee), Cornelia W Clifford (Vp-Ttee), Cornelia C Wareham (Treas.-Ttee) and Jennifer Danner (Secy-Ttee).
What does The Woolley-Clifford Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.