Clifford School PTO
Our goal is to help make clifford one of the finest schools around, and to create a warm, safe, and enriched educational experience for all students. We support the education of all students at clifford school.
Clifford School PTO at a glance
In short: Clifford School PTO gave $134K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $134K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,202
- +35.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $134,202
- +170.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $134,202
- Total assets
- $355,601
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Clifford School PTO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Redwood City School District ($134K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Clifford School PTO gives
- Giving grew 177% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2022) to $134K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood City School District Redwood City, CA | — | $134,202 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $355,601 | $194,901 | $230,545 | $134,202 | 1 | $39 |
| 2024 | $391,245 | $178,910 | $210,975 | $99,251 | 2 | $188 |
| 2023 | $423,310 | $194,517 | $138,105 | $61,378 | 2 | $362 |
| 2022 | $376,753 | $192,173 | $83,272 | $48,494 | 1 | $27 |
| 2021 | $257,997 | $108,662 | $81,050 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $230,385 | $136,803 | $88,311 | — | — | — |
About Clifford School PTO
Based on IRS filings
Clifford School PTO is a public charity focused on Education, based in Redwood City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $356K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $134K. Net investment income was $39.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clifford School PTO is led by Alex Chalmer, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 25 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alex Chalmer
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leighann Thompson
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Allen
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Erskine
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Stockton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosanna Rutherford
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Fred
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Finato
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Hansen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Grady
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Jackson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorelle Seto
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Waldrop
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Depold
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Peterson
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scarlett Mineta
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shonan Shah
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Shoaf
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madeleine Fitzgerald
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Miralles
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Kulkarni
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Rodgers
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Verly'
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Whitall
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Katie McNally (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Shabnam Moon (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Janiece Cheap (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Kelsey Krimmer (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Wayne Sun (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Wendy Cheshire (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Aimee Thomas (2024) — Director
- Former: Jackie Peterson (2024) — Director
- Former: Sarah La Torra (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Amarylla Ganner (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Trina Licht (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Alma Zamora (2023) — Director
- Former: Daniel Anderson (2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Chu Kaelin (2023) — Director
- Former: Alex Otis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Arlene Little (2020–2022) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Jennifer Braddock (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Keli Amann (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Shannon Cody (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Anjanette Lundell (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Anna Schernig (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Denise Mandell (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Greg Lundell (2022) — Director
- Former: Jude Noyes (2022) — Director
- Former: Lindsey Daniel (2022) — Director
- Former: Niki Dobel (2022) — Director
- Former: Tony La Torra (2022) — Auditor
- Former: Tony Latorra (2021) — Auditor
- Former: Clarissa Holmberg (2020) — Auditor
- Former: Katherine Schembri (2020) — Director
- Former: Leslie Street (2020) — Co-Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Clifford School PTO
How much does Clifford School PTO give each year?
Clifford School PTO gave $134K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $99K across 2 grants.
How large is Clifford School PTO?
Clifford School PTO reported $356K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $195K.
What is Clifford School PTO?
Clifford School PTO is a public charity focused on Education, based in Redwood City, CA. It holds $356K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Clifford School PTO operate?
Clifford School PTO has awarded grants in California.
What is Clifford School PTO's EIN?
Clifford School PTO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2975493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
Live grants for the work Clifford School PTO funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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