Clarks Fork Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clarks Fork Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $240,050 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$240,050
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $239,917 the year before.
21% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $225,000 | 60 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $239,917 | 74 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $240,050 | 68 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Clarks Fork 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 Clarks Fork Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 30 | $117,450 |
| Montana | 14 | $67,100 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $13,300 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth College | General operations | $30,000 |
| Bridger Care | General operations | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operations | $17,000 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | General operations | $13,000 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | General operations | $10,000 |
| Henderson County Food Pantry | General operations | $10,000 |
| Cooke City-Silvergate Fire & Emergency | General operations | $8,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest | General operations | $8,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Historical Center | General operations | $7,800 |
| Friends of Montana PBS | General operations | $6,000 |
| Oquawka Fire Protection District | General operations | $6,000 |
| HRDC | General operations | $5,000 |
| NAMI of Mt | General operations | $5,000 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | General operations | $4,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General operations | $4,000 |
| Pathfinder International | General operations | $4,000 |
| Wyoming Nature Conservancy | General operations | $4,000 |
| Ragdale Foundation | General operations | $3,500 |
| The Leadership Institute | General operations | $3,500 |
| Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation | General operations | $3,400 |
| American Red Cross | General operations | $3,000 |
| Haven | General operations | $3,000 |
| The Community Church of Lake Forest & Lake Bluff | General operations | $3,000 |
| WTTW Channel 11 | General operations | $3,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | General operations | $3,000 |
| Bozeman Public Library Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of Iowa Public Television | General operations | $2,500 |
| Gorton Community Center | General operations | $2,500 |
| Lake Forest Country Day School | General operations | $2,500 |
| Mayo Clinic Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Property & Enviro Research Center | General operations | $2,500 |
| The Eisenhower Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| East Woods School | General operations | $2,000 |
| Lake Forest College | General operations | $2,000 |
| National Parks & Conservation Association | General operations | $2,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | General operations | $2,000 |
| CM Russell Museum | General operations | $1,500 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | General operations | $1,500 |
| Henderson County Soil & Water Conserv Dist | General operations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Heather Hart Goldstein
- Augustin S Hart III
- Kathryn H Lansing
Questions people ask
Does Clarks Fork Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clarks Fork Foundation give?
$240,050 in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Clarks Fork Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Heather Hart Goldstein (Director & President), Augustin S Hart III (Director & Treasurer) and Kathryn H Lansing (Director & Secretary).
What does Clarks Fork Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.