Ted & Elinor Clifford Scholarship
Preselected recipients only
Ted & Elinor Clifford Scholarship is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,470 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $7,000. 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$31,470
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$504,516
Giving in 2025 was up from $28,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,000 | 7 | $455,547 |
| 2024 | $28,000 | 6 | $476,712 |
| 2025 | $31,470 | 7 | $504,516 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Ted & Elinor Clifford Scholarship 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 Ted & Elinor Clifford Scholarship funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $10,500 |
| Vermont | 2 | $7,970 |
| Maine | 1 | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,470 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- M & T Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Ted & Elinor Clifford Scholarship accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ted & Elinor Clifford Scholarship give?
$31,470 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Ted & Elinor Clifford Scholarship?
Its 2025 filing lists M & T Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Ted & Elinor Clifford Scholarship fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.