Sealark Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sealark Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.6 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $2.1 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$5.6 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$126 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.8 million the year before.
47% 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 | $5.8 million | 24 | $118 million |
| 2024 | $5.6 million | 17 | $126 million |
How to apply
Sealark 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.
What Sealark Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $3.3 million |
| Texas | 11 | $2.3 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | Program support | $2.1 million |
| Commit Opportunity 2040 Fund 1 | Program support | $1.0 million |
| Historic Highfield Inc Highfield Hall & Gardens Development Off | Program support | $600,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Development Office | Program support | $550,000 |
| For Oak Cliff | Program support | $500,000 |
| Commit Partnership | Program support | $400,000 |
| Child Care Group John Owen | Program support | $100,000 |
| Scholarshot | Program support | $75,000 |
| Bachman Lake Together Fund | Program support | $75,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Program support | $50,000 |
| Dallas Casa Development Office | Program support | $25,000 |
| Dallas Foundation Baylor Scott & White | Program support | $25,000 |
| Cape Cod Health Care Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| Outward Bound Inc | Program support | $25,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Program support | $15,000 |
| The Family Place | Program support | $10,000 |
| Falmouth Service Center | Program support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Clark Jr
- Kathy M Clark
- James Rackler
Questions people ask
Does Sealark Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sealark Foundation Inc give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Sealark Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists James M Clark Jr (President), Kathy M Clark (Vice President) and James Rackler (Treasurer, Secretary).
What does Sealark Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.