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Private foundation · EIN 46-4148510

Clifton Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Clifton Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, KY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $350K in grants and contributions paid across 50 grants, with $11.6M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Kentucky College of Art & Design at Spalding University, Whitney Museum of American Art and Louisville Orchestra.

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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Kentucky College of Art & Design at Spalding UniversityLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$126,000
Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NYGeneral Fund$36,285
Louisville OrchestraLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$30,000
The Nature Conservancy of KentuckyLexington, KYGeneral Fund$22,500
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCGeneral Fund$20,000
Louisville BalletLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$11,000
Bluegrass Land ConservancyLexington, KYGeneral Fund$10,000
Faulkner Morgan Archive IncLexington, KYGeneral Fund$10,000
Creative CapitalNew York, NYGeneral Fund$9,000
Waterfront Botanical GardensLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$9,000
River Fields IncLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$5,500
Aclu Ky Foundation Reproductive Freedom ProjectLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$5,000
Kentucky 4-H FoundationLexington, KYGeneral Fund$5,000
Kentucky Resources Council IncFrankfort, KYGeneral Fund$5,000
Old Island Restoration FoundationKey West, FLGeneral Fund$5,000
St Francis SchoolGoshen, KYGeneral Fund$5,000
The Healing PlaceLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$4,000
Kentucky Museum of Arts & CraftsLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$2,520
Bernheim Arboretum & Research ForestClermont, KYGeneral Fund$2,500
Louisville Public MediaLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$2,500
Berry CenterNew Castle, KYGeneral Fund$2,000
Oldham County Historical SocietyLagrange, KYGeneral Fund$2,000
Filson Historical SocietyLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$1,800
The Center for Women and FamiliesLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$1,500
The Morton CenterLouisville, KYGeneral Fund$1,500

The 25 largest of 50 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Clifton Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Clifton Foundation Inc makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Clifton Foundation Inc give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $349,955 in grants and contributions paid (50 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Clifton Foundation Inc funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Kentucky College of Art & Design at Spalding University (KY), $126K, Whitney Museum of American Art (NY), $36.3K, Louisville Orchestra (KY), $30K, The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky (KY), $22.5K and Planned Parenthood (DC), $20K.