The Clifton Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 52-2256618
Foundation Overview
Based in Chestertown, MD, The Clifton Foundation Inc has awarded 155 grants totaling $16,485,405 to organizations in Maryland, Vermont and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,370 to $5,000,000, with a median award of $12,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 20 recipients (5%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
68% of grants are awarded in Maryland, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Maryland, funding concentrates in Chestertown (30%), Easton (26%), Centreville (24%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 52% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (83%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Clifton Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $10,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Pecometh United Methodist Camp And | $150,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Chesapeake Charities | $105,000 | Stevensville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Horizons Of Kent And Queen Anne's | $85,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Changing Perspectives Inc | $54,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Haven Ministries | $20,000 | Queenstown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Foundation Of Hope | $10,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Chesapeake Bay | $5,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Bay Area Young Life | $2,500 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Ymca Of The Chesapeake | $320,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Kent School | $55,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Compass Regional Hospice | $10,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Mid-shore Community Foundation | $83,675 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Maryland Leadership Workshops | $10,000 | Riverdale Park, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,500 | Dover, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | $40,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Tonkawa Public Schools | $12,000 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Open Doors Partners In Education | $2,500 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Casa Of The Mid-shore | $20,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Pocono Plateau Program Center | $25,000 | Cresco, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2024 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $10,000 | Rock Hall, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Giving The Edge | $4,500 | Stevensville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Pecometh United Methodist Camp And | $25,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Charities | $102,500 | Stevensville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Horizons Of Kent And Queen | $85,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Changing Perspectives Inc | $50,000 | Bradford, VT, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Haven Ministries | $12,500 | Queenstown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Foundation Of Hope | $5,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Chesapeake Bay | $5,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Bay Area Young Life | $4,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Ymca Of The Chesapeake | $325,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Kent School | $25,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Compass Regional Hospice | $10,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | $40,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Northern Oklahoma College Foundation | $25,000 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Tonkawa Public Schools | $9,000 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Open Doors Partners In Education | $5,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Casa Of The Mid-shore | $10,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Pocono Plateau Program Center | $25,000 | Cresco, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2023 |
| Giving The Edge | $3,060 | Stevensville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Pecometh United Methodist Camp And | $50,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Charities | $90,000 | Stevensville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | $5,000,000 | Albany, NY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Horizons Of Kent And Queen | $87,500 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Changing Perspectives Inc | $50,000 | Bradford, VT, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Chesapeake Bay | $2,500 | Newark, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $10,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Homeports | $4,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Bay Area Young Life | $7,500 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Ymca Of The Chesapeake | $320,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Kent School | $19,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Maryland Leadership Workshops Inc | $1,370 | Easton, MD, US | General | 2022 |
| Compass Regional Hospice | $9,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | $50,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Tonkawa Public Schools | $9,000 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Pocono Plateau Program Center | $20,000 | Cresco, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Giving The Edge | $3,060 | Stevensville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Pecometh United Methodist Camp And | $50,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Charities | $90,000 | Stevensville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | $5,000,000 | Albany, NY, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Horizons Of Kent And Queen | $87,500 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Changing Perspectives Inc | $50,000 | Bradford, VT, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Chesapeake Bay | $2,500 | Newark, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $10,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Homeports | $4,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Bay Area Young Life | $7,500 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Ymca Of The Chesapeake | $320,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Kent School | $19,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Maryland Leadership Workshops Inc | $1,370 | Easton, MD, US | General | 2022 |
| Compass Regional Hospice | $9,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | $50,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Tonkawa Public Schools | $9,000 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Pocono Plateau Program Center | $20,000 | Cresco, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2022 |
| Kent County High School Athletic | $1,500 | Worton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Horizons Of Kent And Queen | $80,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Changing Perspectives Inc | $50,000 | Bradford, VT, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Bay Area Young Life | $7,500 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Ymca Of The Chesapeake | $315,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Kent School | $14,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Compass Regional Hospice | $9,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Mid-shore Community Foundation | $6,560 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Maryland Leadership Workshops | $6,940 | Annapolis, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | $50,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Chestertown Christian Academy | $5,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Pocono Plateau Program Center | $12,000 | Cresco, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| 1st United Methodist Church | $20,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Samaritan Group | $2,500 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Vmi Foundation | $3,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Chesapeake Charities | $208,000 | Stevensville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Chesapeake Bay | $5,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Northern Oklahoma College Foundation | $20,000 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Pecometh United Methodist Camp And | $50,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Kent County Community Food Pantry | $5,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Tonkawa Public Schools | $10,000 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Kent County High School Athletic | $1,500 | Worton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Horizons Of Kent And Queen | $80,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Changing Perspectives Inc | $50,000 | Bradford, VT, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Bay Area Young Life | $7,500 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Ymca Of The Chesapeake | $315,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Kent School | $14,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Compass Regional Hospice | $9,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Mid-shore Community Foundation | $6,560 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Maryland Leadership Workshops | $6,940 | Annapolis, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | $50,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Chestertown Christian Academy | $5,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Pocono Plateau Program Center | $12,000 | Cresco, PA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| 1st United Methodist Church | $20,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Samaritan Group | $2,500 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Vmi Foundation | $3,000 | Lexington, VA, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Chesapeake Charities | $208,000 | Stevensville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Chesapeake Bay | $5,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Northern Oklahoma College Foundation | $20,000 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Pecometh United Methodist Camp And | $50,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Kent County Community Food Pantry | $5,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2021 |
| Tonkawa Public Schools | $10,000 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2021 |
| Horizons Of Kent And Queen | $80,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Changing Perspectives Inc | $23,000 | Bradford, VT, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Bay Area Young Life | $7,500 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Ymca Of The Chesapeake | $315,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Kent School | $43,500 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Compass Regional Hospice | $7,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Mid-shore Community Foundation | $39,500 | Easton, MD, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Radcliffe Creek School | $6,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | $20,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Nplb Outdoors | $2,500 | Libertytown, MD, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| The Animal Care Shelter | $20,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Chestertown Christian Academy | $6,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Pocono Plateau Program Center | $10,000 | Cresco, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Chesapeake Charities | $122,000 | Stevensville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Chesapeake Bay | $5,000 | Newark, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Pecometh United Methodist Camp And | $47,500 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Tonkawa Public Schools | $18,000 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2020 |
| Horizons Of Kent And Queen | $95,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Changing Perspectives Inc | $16,450 | Bradford, VT, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Bay Area Young Life | $10,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Ymca Of The Chesapeake | $115,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Kent School | $36,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Compass Regional Hospice | $7,500 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Maryland Leadership Workshops | $11,920 | Annapolis, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | $100,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Tonkawa Education Foundation | $4,000 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,500 | Wilmington, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Chesapeake Charities | $148,000 | Stevensville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Character Counts Mid Shore Inc | $9,000 | Easton, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Girl Scouts Of The Chesapeake Bay | $7,500 | Newark, DE, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Northern Oklahoma College Foundation | $20,000 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Pecometh United Methodist Camp And | $75,000 | Centreville, MD, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
| Kent County Community Food Pantry | $5,000 | Chestertown, MD, US | General Charitable Purpose | 2019 |
| Tonkawa Public Schools | $7,500 | Tonkawa, OK, US | General Charitable Purposes | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 52-2256618 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 242 Chestertown, MD 21620-0242 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Clifton Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Dir. & Pres. | Richard L Goodall |
|---|---|
| Dir. & Sec. | Laura K G Gray |
| Dir. & Treas. | Richard T Goodall |
| Exec. Director | Elizabeth Starkey |
Forms 990-PF
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