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Clif Family Foundation

Emeryville, California  ·  EIN 204345935  ·  Private foundation

Clif Family Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.5M in annual giving against $776K in assets. This page documents the 3,454 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Clif Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$776K
Total assets
3,454
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Clif Family Foundation funds

Clif Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, public health.

Environment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CarePublic Health

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Clif Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
County of Napa
Enhance Community Health
Napa, CA$3.0M2024
Luna Kids Dance Dba Luna Dance Institute
Enhance Community Health
Berkeley, CA$1.1M2023
Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition
Enhance Community Health
Napa, CA$1.0M2023
Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs
Revitalize the Environment
Calabasas, CA$625K2024
State Power Fund Dba We Make the Future
Revitalize the Environment
Kent, OH$400K2024
The Chisholm Legacy Project
Revitalize the Environment
Baltimore, MD$350K2024
Greensprings Learning Community
SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE INNOVATION IN EDUCATION
Ashland, OR$350K2018
Fair Food Network
Transform Food Systems
Ann Arbor, MI$310K2024
Ndn Collective Inc
Revitalize the Environment
Rapid City, SD$300K2024
Union of Concerned Scientists
Transform Food Systems
Cambridge, MA$300K2024
Greater Kansas Community Foundation
Transform Food Systems
Kansas City, MO$300K2024
Community Partners
Transform Food Systems
Los Angeles, CA$300K2024
Regenerative Agriculture Foundation
Transform Food Systems
Minneapolis, MN$300K2024
Coalition of Immokalee Workers
Transform Food Systems
Immokalee, FL$300K2024
Health Wagon
Enhance Community Health
Wise, VA$300K2023

Clif Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.5M
2018$3.7M
2019$3.3M
2020$2.5M
2022$3.9M
2023$12.1M
2024$24.1M

How to apply for funding from Clif Family Foundation

Clif Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cliffamilyfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Clif Family Foundation

Does Clif Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Clif Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Clif Family Foundation fund?
Clif Family Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include County of Napa, Luna Kids Dance Dba Luna Dance Institute, Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Clif Family Foundation give in grants?
Clif Family Foundation reported $2.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $53.1M over 3,454 grants.
Where is Clif Family Foundation located?
Clif Family Foundation is based in Emeryville, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 204345935.
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About this profile. This page is built from Clif Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Clif Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.