Clifford Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Clifford Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$90,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $85,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $86,000 | 9 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 9 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 9 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Clifford 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 Clifford Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clifford Family Scholarship Fund | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Trust In Education | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Womenstrust Inc | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Afs USA Faces in America Scholarship | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Accion International | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| FINCA International | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| New Jersey Association for Lifelong Learning | General Purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles J Clifford
- Martha B Clifford
- Mark R Clifford
- Tara C Martin
Questions people ask
Does Clifford Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clifford Foundation Inc give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Clifford Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles J Clifford (Pres/Treas/Director), Martha B Clifford (Clerical/Director), Mark R Clifford (Director) and Tara C Martin (Director).
What does Clifford Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.