The Clifton Foundation

EIN 40-0002257 Β· NE Β· NTEE T23

Typical grant ~$3.4M Funds in NE, VA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Clifton Foundation based in NE paid 2 grants totaling $6.9M to 2 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $234.3K to $6.6M, with a median of $3.4M. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION and GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$4,517,620
Giving (latest yr)
$6,876,737
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$3.4M
Recipients
2
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of Nebraska Foundation$6,642,400
  • George Mason University$234,337

Where grants went

  • Nebraska$6,642,400 Β· 1 grant
  • Virginia$234,337 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (2)

University of Nebraska Foundation
Lincoln, NE
Generally to Support the Don Clifton Strengths Institute and College Builders Program Through a Long-term Partnership With University of Nebraska-lincoln College of Business Administration.
$6,642,400
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Grant to Implement a Student Strengths Coach Program.
$234,337

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

The Clifton Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, The Clifton Foundation reported 2 itemized grants totaling $6.9M. Individual grants ranged from $234.3K to $6.6M (median $3.4M).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION, GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY. The full grant list is on this page.

The Clifton Foundation is a private foundation based in Nebraska, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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