Johnson and Louise H Clark Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Johnson and Louise H Clark Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $103,280 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $41,312. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$103,280
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$41,312
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2023 was down from $107,005 the year before.
29% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $107,005 | 42 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $103,280 | 45 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Johnson and Louise H Clark Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Johnson and Louise H Clark Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $59,462 |
| New York | 7 | $10,259 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $5,795 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,666 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $3,885 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,771 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,442 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | We are a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world. Planned parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide. | $41,312 |
| American Whitewater | National non-profit organization with a mission "to conserve and restore america's whitewater resources and to enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely." american whitewater is a membership organization representing a broad diversity of individual whitewater enthusiasts, river conservationists, and more than 100 local paddling club affiliates across america. The organization is the primary advocate for the preservation and protection of whitewater rivers throughout the united states, and connects the interests of human-powered recreational river users with ecological and science-based data to achieve the goals within its mission. | $5,000 |
| The Nunoa Project | Helping the people and camelids of the peruvian altiplano by supporting research and educational programs. | $5,000 |
| Communitas | Communitas is a non-profit organization that delivers individualized, family-centered services, programs and support for people of all abilities, across their lifespan and in their communities. | $3,771 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization. | $3,443 |
| Our Rescue | Through direct intervention we help bring hope and healing to sexually exploited children | $3,442 |
| National Celiac Association Denver Celiacs | Foster health and well-being for those affected by celiac disease and gluten-related disorders | $3,000 |
| Mexican-American Legal Defense Education Fund | Maldef strives to implement programs that are structured to bring latinos into the mainstream of american political and socio-economic life; providing better educational opportunities; encouraging participation in all aspects of society; and offering a positive vision for the futre. | $2,295 |
| Razom Inc | Provides critical humanitarian aid to ukraine | $2,295 |
| United Palestinian Appeal | Empowers palestinians to improve their lives and communities through socially responsible and sustainable programs. | $2,295 |
| Mariposa Montessori School | The primary goal of montessori education is to help children reach their full potential | $2,219 |
| South Skyline Firesafe Council | Provide education and outreach programs for fire prevention and preparedness to all south skyline residents within the council area in order to prevent the loss of lives and reduce losses of personal and public property and natural resources from wildfire. | $2,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | The aclu works in the courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and libertiesguaranteed to all people in this country by theconstitution and laws of the united states. | $1,521 |
| Kqed | Support of quality television and radio programs in northern california. | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Construction of homes for families in need | $1,386 |
| Archangel Ancient Tree Archive | Archangel ancient tree archive is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that locates and propagates the world's largest and most iconic trees. | $1,000 |
| Autistic Self-Advocacy Network | Asan works to make our society more inclusive for autistic people | $1,000 |
| Children and Adults With Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder | Hadd empowers people affected by adhd by providing evidence-based informationsupporting individuals, their families, and professionals who assist them throughout their journeys; and advocating for equity, inclusion, and universal rights. | $1,000 |
| Global Fund for Women | Advancement of rights of women and girls worldwide by increasing the resources for and investing in women-led organizations and women's collective leadership for change. | $1,000 |
| Khan Academy | Our mission is to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. | $1,000 |
| Marie Stopes International | Offers individuals and organizations in the united states the opportunity to help vulnerable women and girls in 37 countries worldwide decide if and when to have children through access to contraception and safe abortion. | $1,000 |
| One Community LG | A collaboration between parents, schools, and the greater los gatos community to elevate the educational experience for our children beyond the basic state-funded curriculum. This is how we invest in our students and schools. | $1,000 |
| Propublica | Aid in exposing corruption, informing the public about complex issues, and using the power of investigative journalism to spur reform. | $1,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | Educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities | $1,000 |
| Share Winter Foundation | Share winter foundation ("share winter") is a grantmaking organization working to improve the lives, health, and fitness of youth through winter sports. | $1,000 |
| South Skyline Emergency Preparedness | Aid in promoting emergency preparedness and response capability at the neighborhood level in the event of a disaster that overwhelms traditional emergency response resources. | $1,000 |
| South Skyline Fire & Rescue | To respond to all types of emergencies, including fires, to preserve life and protect property in the south skyline area. | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Projct | The mission of the trevor project is to end suicide among gay,lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning young people. | $1,000 |
| UCLA Foundaton | Elevate ucla swimming and diving to the forefront of the b1g and the nation | $1,000 |
| Verified Voting Foundation | We are a non-partisan organization focused exclusively on the critical role technology plays in election administration | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | To encourage growth, development and distribution of free, multilingual, educational content and provide full content of wiki-based projects to public free of charge. | $1,000 |
| Douglas County Libraries | Und programs that reach youth, adults and families in douglas county and across colorado, and helps ensure the long-term success of our outstanding libraries, guided by our dedicated board of directors who are committed to community enrichment. | $885 |
| The Satanic Temple | Encourage benevolence and empathy, reject tyrannical authority, advocate practical common sense, oppose injustice, and undertake noble pursuits | $666 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Independent, nonpartisan law and policy organization that works to reform, revitalize, and when necessary, defend our country's systems of democracy and justice. | $500 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Nonpartisan organization that supports national, state, and local efforts to strengthen our democracy and uphold core values of american democracy. | $500 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | A national legal organization that advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education, and regulatory engagement. | $500 |
| Disinformation Index Inc | Gdi's work focuses on three primary areas. First is our neutral, independent, transparent index of a website's risk of disinforming readers. We employ cutting edge artificial intelligence combined with thorough analyses of journalistic practice to best serve and inform advertisers, the ad tech industry, search and social media companies, and researchers. Second is our independent, non-profit open source intelligence (osint) hub, which tracks disinformation and extremism across platforms online. We serve a broad array of ngos, ad tech intermediaries and online platforms. Third is our policy team that provides data and research to support policy makers in governments, regulatory bodies and platforms around the world. | $500 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | Seeks to improve our understanding of the causes of gun violence and the means to reduce it by conducting groundbreaking original research, developing evidence based policies, and communicating this knowledge in the courts and the court of public opinion. | $500 |
| Factcheckorg | Nonpartisan,nonprofit consumer advocate for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in us politics | $500 |
| Friends of Barefoot College | Transformation of rural communities through the empowerment of women. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jesse Clark
- Sara Clark Pflipsen
- Kristina Clark
Questions people ask
Does Johnson and Louise H Clark Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Johnson and Louise H Clark Charitable Foundation give?
$103,280 in tax year 2023, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Johnson and Louise H Clark Charitable Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jesse Clark (Treasurer), Sara Clark Pflipsen (President) and Kristina Clark (Secretary).
What does Johnson and Louise H Clark Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and international.