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The Clifton and Clara Ward Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Tennessee, Virginia, and Illinois, with a total of $1.6 million awarded to 18 grantees in 2025. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based grantmaking process, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in exploring potential funding opportunities can utilize warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BRYAN COLLEGE
$1.3M
29%
DREAM CATCHERS
$565K
13%
CASA KANE COUNTY
$225K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CLIFTON AND CLARA WARD FOUNDATION?
No. CLIFTON AND CLARA WARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CLIFTON AND CLARA WARD FOUNDATION give?
CLIFTON AND CLARA WARD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Virginia, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CLIFTON AND CLARA WARD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CLIFTON AND CLARA WARD FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CLIFTON AND CLARA WARD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CLIFTON AND CLARA WARD FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CLIFTON AND CLARA WARD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CLIFTON AND CLARA WARD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BRYAN COLLEGE, DREAM CATCHERS, and CASA KANE COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CLIFTON AND CLARA WARD FOUNDATION?
CLIFTON AND CLARA WARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.