The Cliffline Foundation
The Cliffline Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $273K. Net investment income was $252K.
The Cliffline Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cliffline Foundation gave $273K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $272,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,063
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $5,310,274
- +88.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Cliffline Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mile High Ministries ($60K). Together the top 8 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 46 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cliffline Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $273K (2023) to $365K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $273K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mile High Ministries Denver, CO | General Contribution | $60,000 |
| Novo Anaheim, CA | General Contribution | $45,000 |
| International Justice Mission Arlington, VA | General Contribution | $42,500 |
| Ccai Adoption Services Centennial, CO | General Contribution | $40,000 |
| Children of Hope Golden, CO | General Contribution | $40,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission Denver, CO | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| A21 Campaign Santa Ana, CA | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Olive Crest Santa Ana, CA | General Contribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,310,274 | $254,762 | $276,200 | $272,500 | 8 | $276,200 | $252,125 | $222,851 |
| 2023 | $2,819,207 | $155,229 | $288,093 | $272,500 | 8 | $272,500 | $140,829 | $223,218 |
| 2022 | $2,970,271 | $32,349 | $333,071 | $317,500 | 9 | $317,500 | $18,130 | $285,449 |
| 2021 | $3,271,249 | $69,052 | $380,571 | $365,000 | 11 | $365,000 | $54,652 | $403,459 |
| 2020 | $3,582,817 | $36,824 | $320,502 | $305,000 | 10 | — | $22,424 | $279,578 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cliffline Foundation reported a distributable amount of $223K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cliffline Foundation is led by Matthew S. Hayes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew S. Hayes
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Y. Hayes
Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Jim Tinsley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $14K, to Helen Y Hayes (Chairman/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Cliffline Foundation
How much does The Cliffline Foundation give each year?
The Cliffline Foundation gave $273K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $273K across 8 grants.
What is The Cliffline Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cliffline Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $34,063, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cliffline Foundation give grants?
The Cliffline Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (24%) and Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants) and Santa Ana, CA (2 grants).
Does The Cliffline Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cliffline Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cliffline Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cliffline Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mile High Ministries ($60,000), Novo ($45,000) and International Justice Mission ($42,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cliffline Foundation?
The Cliffline Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $276K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $223K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Cliffline Foundation's EIN?
The Cliffline Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1343061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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