Clark Charitable Foundation Inc DBA A James & Alice B Clark Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc DBA A James & Alice B Clark Foundation is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $187 million in 137 grants; the typical grant was $350,000 and the largest $23.0 million. 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$187 million
- Number of grants137
- Typical grant$350,000
- Largest grant$23.0 million
- Assets$460 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $114 million the year before.
51% of its 2024 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 | $114 million | 167 | $491 million |
| 2024 | $187 million | 137 | $460 million |
How to apply
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc DBA A James & Alice B Clark 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Clark Charitable Foundation Inc DBA A James & Alice B Clark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 37 | $69.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 55 | $55.2 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $12.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $10.0 million |
| New York | 5 | $8.9 million |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $7.8 million |
| Virginia | 9 | $5.1 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $4.8 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3.0 million |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1.8 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | New engineering facilities | $23.0 million |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Endow the vice president of education and the lawrence c. Nussdorf fund for sound health | $10.0 million |
| Trustees of Boston College | Carroll school of management scholarship program | $10.0 million |
| North Carolina A&t State University | College of engineering transfer student pathways and a. James clark legacy scholars competitive freshman endowment | $9.0 million |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Support for glioblastoma research | $7.9 million |
| Medstar Health Inc | Safe babies, safe moms health initiative | $7.8 million |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | Clark distinguished chairs | $7.0 million |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | General operating support of food secuity programs | $5.8 million |
| Georgetown University | Support of the georgetown university thrive center for children, families, and communities | $5.0 million |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | Maryland promise program | $4.3 million |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Inc | Support of the newcomer network | $4.1 million |
| Georgetown University | Support of study of markets & ethics programming and the ethics project at the mcdonough school of business | $4.0 million |
| Johns Hopkins University | Clark scholars program | $4.0 million |
| Pennsylvania State University | Clark scholars program | $4.0 million |
| Duke University | Clark scholars program | $3.8 million |
| Georgetown University | Construction of new pavilion | $3.8 million |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc | Clark scholars program | $3.5 million |
| Childrens National Hospital | Clark parent-child network | $3.3 million |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | Clark scholars program network | $3.0 million |
| Vanderbilt University | Clark scholars program | $3.0 million |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Maternal health access program | $2.6 million |
| Samaritan Inns Inc | General operating support of housing, treatment and recovery services programs | $2.5 million |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Clark scholars program | $2.5 million |
| Washington Nationals Philanthropies | General operating and youth programming support | $2.2 million |
| Junior Tennis Champions Center Inc | Facility expansion | $2.0 million |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation Inc | Capital campaign | $2.0 million |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Support for a virtual nursing program | $1.9 million |
| The Commit Foundation | Support of veterans transition programs | $1.8 million |
| The Washington School for Girls | Student scholarships and new facility construction | $1.8 million |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation Inc | General operating support for a virtual nursing program | $1.7 million |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Clark scholars program | $1.7 million |
| The Trustees of the Stevens Institute of Technology | Clark scholars program | $1.6 million |
| Operation Homefront Inc | Support for veterans transitional housing programs | $1.5 million |
| The Mission Continues | Capacity building support for veterans program | $1.4 million |
| Team Rubicon Inc | Support capacity building and strategic growth of the trades academy | $1.4 million |
| Hire Heroes USA | Mentoring and online training programs | $1.3 million |
| Washington Jesuit Academy | Capital campaign support | $1.2 million |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Expand pediatric proton therapy care | $1.1 million |
| Bishop McNamara High School | Student scholarships | $1.0 million |
| College Track | Facility renovations | $1.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Courtney C Pastrick
- Robert J Flanagan
- Joseph del Guercio
Questions people ask
Does Clark Charitable Foundation Inc DBA A James & Alice B Clark Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clark Charitable Foundation Inc DBA A James & Alice B Clark Foundation give?
$187 million in tax year 2024, across 137 grants, with a typical grant of $350,000.
Who runs Clark Charitable Foundation Inc DBA A James & Alice B Clark Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Courtney C Pastrick (Director), Robert J Flanagan (Director) and Joseph del Guercio (President & Ceo).
What does Clark Charitable Foundation Inc DBA A James & Alice B Clark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.