The Clifton Institute
WARRENTON, VA
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). The Clifton Institute has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF NATURE, TO STUDY THE ECOLOGY OF OUR REGION, TO RESTORE HABITAT, AND TO CONSERVE NATIVE BIODIVERSITY. WE FULFILL OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, CARRYING OUT ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH, AND RESTORING HABITAT FOR NATIVE PLANTS AND ANIMALS. OUR 900-ACRE FIELD STATION IN CENTRAL FAUQUIER COUNTY VIRGINIA, WHICH INCLUDES FORESTS, GRASSLANDS, SHRUB FIELDS, AND WETLANDS, PROVIDES A BEAUTIFUL AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR OUR PROGRAMS AND IS PERMANENTLY PROTECTED UNDER A CONSERVATION EASEMENT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds The Clifton Institute
$1.6M in foundation grants on record from 29 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $690K | 4 |
| Band Foundation | $264K | 3 |
| Msa Family Fund C/O Anne Alexander Rowley | $110K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $75K | 4 |
| Fauquier Health Foundation Dba the Path Foundation | $62K | 8 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $53K | 3 |
| Volgenau Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $46K | 2 |
| Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main | $31K | 3 |
| Fourten Foundation C/O Pkf O'Connor Davies Advisory | $25K | 1 |
Leadership
DOUGLAS LARSON — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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