Clif Family Foundation
Clif Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Helena, CA that supports grassroots organizations working on food systems, the environment, and community health. The official site describes its grants programs, application portal (Temelio/Submittable), deadlines, and contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A grassroots or community-focused nonprofit working on food systems, environmental restoration, or community health with programs and outcomes that fit the foundation’s stated priorities.
Good Fit
- • Work clearly aligned with Transform Food Systems, Revitalize the Environment, or Enhance Community Health.
- • Capacity to apply through an online portal and meet the March 1 or August 1 deadlines.
- • Project scale appropriate for typical awards (many grants in the $10–$50k range, with some larger strategic awards).
- • Evidence of community-rooted, grassroots impact or partnerships.
Geography
In the latest year grants reached organizations in 48 states, showing a national footprint even though California received a concentrated share (43% of dollars).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 459 distinct recipients and a large total grant count, with both many returning grantees (233) and many new entrants (226), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of entry is strong: an open Submittable application process with published deadlines exists and almost half of 2024 recipients were new, so unfamiliar organizations plausibly can join the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
