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Clifton Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHESTERTOWN, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Richard L Goodall President. It holds total assets of $9.9M. Annual income is reported at $3.6M. Total assets have grown from $3.4M in 2010 to $10.1M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maryland. According to available records, Clifton Foundation Inc. has made 79 grants totaling $3.2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $670K in 2020 to $1.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $315K, with an average award of $41K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Vermont, Oklahoma, which account for 84% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$315K
Based on 22 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 Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 79 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, VT, OK.
Clifton Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $3.2M across 79 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $41K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $315K.
Clifton Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Clifton Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHESTERTOWN, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura K G Gray | DIR. & SEC. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard L Goodall | DIR. & PRES. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard T Goodall | DIR. & TREAS. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$5.9M
Total Assets
$10.1M
Fair Market Value
$12.7M
Net Worth
$10.1M
Grants Paid
$5.7M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.1M
Distribution Amount
$774K
Total: $9.9M
Total Grants
79
Total Giving
$3.2M
Average Grant
$41K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ymca Of The ChesapeakeGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Easton, MD | $315K | 2022 |
| Chesapeake CharitiesGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Stevensville, MD | $208K | 2022 |
| Horizons Of Kent And QueenGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chestertown, MD | $80K | 2022 |
| Talbot Interfaith ShelterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Easton, MD | $50K | 2022 |
| Pecometh United Methodist Camp AndGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Centreville, MD | $50K | 2022 |
| Changing Perspectives IncGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bradford, VT | $50K | 2022 |
| 1st United Methodist ChurchGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chestertown, MD | $20K | 2022 |
| Northern Oklahoma College FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Tonkawa, OK | $20K | 2022 |
| Kent SchoolGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chestertown, MD | $14K | 2022 |
| Pocono Plateau Program CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Cresco, PA | $12K | 2022 |
| Tonkawa Public SchoolsGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Tonkawa, OK | $10K | 2022 |
| Compass Regional HospiceGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Centreville, MD | $9K | 2022 |
| Bay Area Young LifeGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Centreville, MD | $8K | 2022 |
| Maryland Leadership WorkshopsGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Annapolis, MD | $7K | 2022 |
| Mid-Shore Community FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Easton, MD | $7K | 2022 |
| Chestertown Christian AcademyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chestertown, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Chesapeake BayGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Newark, DE | $5K | 2022 |
| Kent County Community Food PantryGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Chestertown, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Vmi FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Lexington, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Wilmington, DE | $3K | 2022 |
| Samaritan GroupGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Chestertown, MD | $3K | 2022 |
| Kent County High School AthleticGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Worton, MD | $2K | 2022 |
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