OVERVIEW: The Clifford Family Foundation Charitable Trust’s grantmaking supports educational and human services organizations, as well as environment and health.
IP TAKE: This family foundation keeps its head down and largely flies under the radar. It lacks transparency and does not maintain a website or have much of an internet presence, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. Additionally, it does not accept unsolicited proposals or requests for funding, so new grantseekers struggle to secure support here. Networking with the family may be your best bet.
PROFILE: Established in 1989, the Clifford Family Foundation Charitable Trust was founded by Berkshire Partners Founder J. Christopher Clifford and his wife A. Keena Clifford. The family has ties to both Boston and Florida. The Clifford Family Foundation Charitable Trust’s grantmaking includes support for environment, education, and human services organizations.
Grants for Environment
The family foundation does not appear to have formal focus areas or grant programs; however, recent tax records show that it heavily invests in environmental organizations.
- Grantees include Prime Coalition, Activate Global, Environmental Defense Fund, Indian River Land Trust, Environmental Learning Center, and Yampa Valley Land Trust.
Grants for K-12 and Higher Education
Education grantmaking centers on early childhood, K-12, and higher education. Clifford also supports a number of education services organizations.
- Previous grantees include Jumpstart for Young Children, Evergreen School, Teach for America, Bowdoin College, College For Every Student, and Dana Hall School.
Grants for Health and Human Services
The foundation supports community healthcare organizations and human services groups in communities connected to the family.
- Past grantees include Feeding America, Treasure Coast Food Bank, Parent-Child Home Program, Indian River County Habitat for Humanity, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Indian River Medical Center.
Important Grant Details
Clifford Family Foundation Charitable Trust grants range from $500 to $900,000. The foundation awarded over $2.7 million in grants in a recent year and held more than $34 million in assets.
- Learn more about the family foundation’s recent grantmaking by viewing its tax records.
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funding.
- Direct questions to (617) 316-6300.
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CONTACT:
The Clifford Family Foundation Charitable Trust c/o Daniel Carbonneau
200 Clarendon St Fl 35
Boston, MA 02116-5021
(617) 316-6300
