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Clifton Foundation is a private corporation based in WACO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $3.7M. Annual income is reported at $434K. Total assets have grown from $2.5M in 2011 to $3.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Clifton Foundation has made 177 grants totaling $517K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $114K in 2021 to $176K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $228K distributed across 84 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $45K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Indiana, District of Columbia, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$21K
Based on 47 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Clifton Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 177 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, IN, DC.
Clifton Foundation has distributed a total of $517K across 177 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $45K.
The application deadline is SEPTEMBER 1.
Clifton Foundation is headquartered in WACO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James R Clifton | PRESIDENT | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| William L Clifton Jr | V/P | $12K | $0 | $12K |
| David Nemec | SEC/TREAS | $12K | $0 | $12K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
177
Total Giving
$517K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence FoundationGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Waco Family Practice FoundationCAPITAL PROJECT | Waco, TX | $45K | 2023 |
| Caritas Of WacoGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $21K | 2023 |
| St Paul'S Ame ChurchCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Waco, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Culver Educational FoundationGENERAL USE | Culver, IN | $10K | 2023 |
| Waco Chamber Community Development FndTHE MOMENTUM FUND | Waco, TX | $9K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Waco-Mclennan CountyGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| The Greater Waco United Fund FoundationENDOWMENT | Waco, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Vanguard FoundationCAPITAL PROJECT | Waco, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| The Waco FoundationGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Central Texas Senior MinistriesMEALS ON WHEELS | Waco, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Dr Pepper Museum And Free Enterprise InstituteALDERTON/MORRISON VIDEO EXHIBIT | Waco, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| United Service Organizations IncGENERAL USE | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Tstc FoundationSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Waco, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| National Park FoundationGENERAL USE | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Talitha Koum InstituteGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Compassion Ministies Of Waco IncSPONSOR EVENT | Waco, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Fuzzy Friends RescueSPONSOR EVENT | Waco, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Historic Waco Foundation IncGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Southern Methodist University-Meadows School Of The ArtsTEMERLIN ADVERTISING INSTITUTE | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Duke UniversityTRINITY COLLEGE | Durham, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaUSC ENGINEERING INNOVATION FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Virginia Episcopal SchoolGENERAL USE | Lynchburg, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Fort Worth Country Day SchoolGENERAL USE | Fort Worth, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Family Abuse CenterGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Mclennan Community College FoundationGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Brazos Valley Public Broadcasting Foundation--Kwbu-FmGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Care Net Pregnancy CenterCAPITAL PROJECTS | Waco, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Educational Foundation IncGENERAL USE | Chapel Hill, NC | $1K | 2023 |
| Mission Wacomission World IncGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL USE | Rochester, MN | $1K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of TechnologySLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT | Cambridge, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Trinity School Of MidlandGENERAL USE | Midland, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of South CarolinaJOURNALISM--MISC SCHOLARSHIPS | Columbia, SC | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas--Md Anderson Cancer CenterGENERAL USE | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| World Hunger Relief IncGENERAL USE | Elm Mott, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Waco Community Development CorporationGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Cedar Creek Veterans FoundationSPONSOR EVENT | Mabank, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Oakwood CemeteryGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeGENERAL USE | Hillsdale, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Association For Retarded Citizens TexasGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| The Greater Waco Interfaith ConferenceGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | $250 | 2023 |
| Keep Waco Beautiful IncGENERAL USE | Waco, TX | N/A | 2023 |