The Woolley-Clifford Foundation
The Woolley-Clifford Foundation was a private foundation based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. It made grants to charitable organizations, but its filing states that it ceased operation in 2023 after the deaths of Stewart Clifford and Cornelia Clifford.
The Woolley-Clifford Foundation at a glance
In short: The Woolley-Clifford Foundation gave $3.0M across 31 grants in 2023 (avg $95K), top state Massachusetts. 32% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,950,572
- +704.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 31
- -22.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $95,180
- +938.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (10 of 31, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (49% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Woolley-Clifford Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Krinitz 580 Sylvan Ave 1C, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Phone: (201) 227-8288
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Woolley-Clifford Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was RJCEF FBO Stewart B Clifford Jr Charitable Fund ($633K). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 165 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 45% to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were Florida (3%), New Jersey (2%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Woolley-Clifford Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 10 of 31 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $269K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $63K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 58% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 569% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $355K (2021) to $3.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 31 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RJCEF FBO Stewart B Clifford Jr Charitable Fund Boston, MA | Educational, Religious, Charitable | $632,893 |
| RJCEF FBO Jennifer Danner Charitable Fund New York, NY | Educational, Religious, Charitable | $632,893 |
| RJCEF FBO Rebecca Mailer Howat Charitable Fund Brookline, MA | Educational, Religious, Charitable | $632,893 |
| RJCEF FBO Wareham Family Charitable Trust New York, NY | Educational, Religious, Charitable | $632,893 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Educational, Religious, Charitable | $100,000 |
| Church of Bethesda by the Sea Palm Beach, FL | Educational, Religious, Charitable | $60,000 |
| Duxbury Bay Maritime School Duxbury, MA | Educational, Religious, Charitable | $50,000 |
| Beacon Academy Sewell, NJ | Educational, Religious, Charitable | $30,000 |
| Bomb Magazinenew Arts Production Brooklyn, NY | Educational, Religious, Charitable | $25,000 |
| Order of St John Episcopal Church Somerville, NJ | Educational, Religious, Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,378,090 | $2,972,499 | $2,950,572 | 31 | $2,950,572 | $301,536 | $117,141 |
| 2022 | $1,248,689 | $476,741 | $379,173 | $366,600 | 40 | $366,600 | $262,772 | $83,479 |
| 2021 | $1,343,598 | $488,935 | $381,716 | $355,360 | 46 | $355,360 | $271,671 | $102,160 |
| 2020 | $1,420,345 | $908,926 | $452,791 | $441,050 | 48 | — | $519,219 | $71,500 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Woolley-Clifford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2023 grants went to a range of organizations, including educational, religious, cultural, health, and community organizations. These are examples of its grantees’ work, not stated priorities of the foundation: Duxbury Bay Maritime School describes its mission as connecting people to Duxbury Bay through educational and recreational programs; LGBTQ Senior Housing describes work to develop housing and services for LGBTQ seniors; and Crossroads describes providing people with disabilities training and experience to support greater self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $2,950,572. Grants ranged from $500 to $632,893, with a median grant of $10,000. The four largest listed grants were $632,893 each, to charitable funds at RJCEF. Other notable grants included $100,000 to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, $60,000 to Church of Bethesda by the Sea, $50,000 to Duxbury Bay Maritime School, and $30,000 to Beacon Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Stewart B. Clifford as president and trustee, Cornelia W. Clifford as vice president and trustee, Cornelia C. Wareham as treasurer and trustee, and Jennifer Danner as secretary and trustee.
The Woolley-Clifford Foundation's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Cornelia C. Wareham
Treas.-Ttee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cornelia W. Clifford
Vp-Ttee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Danner
Secy-Ttee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stewart B. Clifford
Pres.-Ttee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Woolley-Clifford Foundation
How much does The Woolley-Clifford Foundation give each year?
The Woolley-Clifford Foundation gave $3.0M across 31 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $367K across 40 grants.
What is The Woolley-Clifford Foundation's typical grant size?
The Woolley-Clifford Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $95,180, across 31 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Woolley-Clifford Foundation that year got $269K on average.
Where does The Woolley-Clifford Foundation give grants?
The Woolley-Clifford Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Boston, MA (6 grants), Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Duxbury, MA (2 grants).
Does The Woolley-Clifford Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Woolley-Clifford Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational, Religious, Charitable" (31 grants).
Who are The Woolley-Clifford Foundation's largest grantees?
The Woolley-Clifford Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include RJCEF FBO Stewart B Clifford Jr Charitable Fund ($632,893), RJCEF FBO Jennifer Danner Charitable Fund ($632,893) and RJCEF FBO Rebecca Mailer Howat Charitable Fund ($632,893), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Woolley-Clifford Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2023 grants went to a range of organizations, including educational, religious, cultural, health, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Woolley-Clifford Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Woolley-Clifford Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Woolley-Clifford Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Woolley-Clifford Foundation's EIN?
The Woolley-Clifford Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6100412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Woolley-Clifford Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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