Buckey Clark Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Buckey Clark Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ocean View, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$504,164
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $26,000 | 10 | $426,389 |
| 2024 | $29,000 | 8 | $459,598 |
| 2025 | $65,000 | 10 | $504,164 |
How to apply
Buckey Clark Family 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 Buckey Clark Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 6 | $52,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $7,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Sussex Rotary | To fund their charity mission | $20,000 |
| Barratt's Chapel | To fund mission of charity | $10,000 |
| De Wildlands Inc | To fund the charity to help aid in fulfilling their mission | $10,000 |
| De Botanic Gardens | To fund mission of charity | $6,000 |
| St Timothy's School | To fund mission of charity | $5,000 |
| Merr Institute | To fund their mission | $5,000 |
| Colby Sawyer College | To fund their mission | $5,000 |
| Midatlantic Symphony | To fund mission of charity | $2,000 |
| Waynesboro Area Industrial Heritage Trust & Museum | To fund their charities mission | $1,000 |
| Historic Village Ocean View | To fund their mission | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carroll Brent Clark
- Elizabeth B Clark
- Sarah D Clark
- Benjamin B Clark
- Mary Marshall Buckey
Questions people ask
Does Buckey Clark Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Buckey Clark Family Foundation give?
$65,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Buckey Clark Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carroll Brent Clark (President), Elizabeth B Clark (Vice President), Sarah D Clark (Executive Director) and Benjamin B Clark (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Buckey Clark Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.