The Clyfford Foundation Inc
The Clyfford Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Chevy Chase, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $527K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $288K. Net investment income was $46K.
The Clyfford Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Clyfford Foundation Inc gave $288K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $287,700
- +539.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $71,925
- +379.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $526,961
- -31.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (90% 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 Clyfford Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Climate Law Policy Project ($260K). Together the top 4 received $288K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Clyfford Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 988% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 962% 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 $26K (2021) to $288K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Law Policy Project Chevy Chase, MD | General Supportgeneral Support | $260,200 |
| Gimme Shelter Animal Rescue Sagaponack, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Charity Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bard College Annandaleonhudson, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $526,961 | $58,390 | $312,580 | $287,700 | 4 | $300,603 | $46,413 | $31,244 |
| 2023 | $768,011 | $38,654 | $73,875 | $45,000 | 3 | $57,500 | $22,279 | $37,757 |
| 2022 | $764,180 | $64,689 | $63,873 | $42,500 | 3 | $47,500 | $48,316 | $39,869 |
| 2021 | $864,975 | $71,194 | $46,418 | $26,450 | 4 | $31,450 | $56,226 | $40,688 |
| 2020 | $782,624 | $17,457 | $63,249 | $42,000 | 14 | — | $13,052 | $37,111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clyfford Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Clyfford Foundation Inc is led by Donald Goldberg, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald Goldberg
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy De La Mater
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Luann Sinclair
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven J. Stone (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Tracy De La Mater (Vice Pres/Treas).
Frequently asked questions about The Clyfford Foundation Inc
How much does The Clyfford Foundation Inc give each year?
The Clyfford Foundation Inc gave $288K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 3 grants.
What is The Clyfford Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Clyfford Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $71,925, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Clyfford Foundation Inc give grants?
The Clyfford Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%).
Does The Clyfford Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Clyfford Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Clyfford Foundation Inc?
The Clyfford Foundation Inc reported $527K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $301K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Clyfford Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Clyfford Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1468607. 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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