The Greater Clark Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Greater Clark Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Winchester, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $400,750 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,900 and the largest $220,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$400,750
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,900
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$45.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $660,791 the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $486,519 | 18 | $40.8 million |
| 2023 | $660,791 | 29 | $43.5 million |
| 2024 | $400,750 | 13 | $45.7 million |
How to apply
The Greater Clark Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Greater Clark Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 6 | $545,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,900 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $5,325 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $550 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Grass Community Foundation- FBO Legacy Greenscapes | Operating support grant | $220,000 |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation- FBO Legacy Greenscapes | Endowment grant 2024 | $100,000 |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation- FBO Legacy Greenscapes | Endowment grant 2025 | $100,000 |
| Clark County Public Schools | Literacy lift-off program | $100,000 |
| Clark County Equity Coalition | Senior interpreter co-op program | $20,000 |
| The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation | Circle of catalytic funders | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | Funding partner contribution | $5,900 |
| Kentucky Nonprofit Network Inc | Capacity building - finance summit | $5,000 |
| Seattle Foundation | Support equitable evaluation initiative | $5,000 |
| Grantmakers in Health | Funding partner contribution | $3,325 |
| Pace - Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement | Funding partner contribution | $1,000 |
| Peak Grantmaking | Funding partner contribution | $1,000 |
| Appalachia Funders Network | Funding partner contribution | $550 |
Officers and trustees
- Darren Henry
- Syndy Deese
- Eric Hudson
- Jen Algire
- Leola Hampton
- Pastor Marvin King
- Brandi Peacher
- Mary T Yeiser
- Timothy Johnson
Questions people ask
Does The Greater Clark Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Greater Clark Foundation Inc give?
$400,750 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,900.
Who runs The Greater Clark Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Darren Henry (Director, Chair), Syndy Deese (Director, Vice-Chair), Eric Hudson (Director, Treasurer) and Jen Algire (President & Ceo Until 2/28/25) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Greater Clark Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.