Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund
Preselected recipients only
Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $350,798 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$350,798
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.7 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $343,527 the year before.
57% 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 | $343,527 | 37 | $8.2 million |
| 2024 | $350,798 | 61 | $8.7 million |
How to apply
Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund 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 Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 | $240,457 |
| Ohio | 2 | $71,000 |
| Maine | 9 | $28,105 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $5,270 |
| California | 4 | $2,750 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1,066 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $450 |
| Illinois | 1 | $300 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Landmarks Conservancy Inc | To preserve and revitalize new york's architecture | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Charitable-donor advised fund | $70,000 |
| Center for Fiction | Arts | $45,000 |
| Author's Guild Foundation | Authors' rights and education | $15,000 |
| Mt Desert Land and Garden Preserve | Environment | $12,000 |
| House of Speakeasy | Arts | $11,000 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side Historic District Inc | Maintaining and preserving upper east side architecture | $10,325 |
| Island Housing Trust | Private foundation | $10,000 |
| New York Society Library | Provide public access to books and resources | $10,000 |
| New York City Ballet Inc | Perform, promote, and sustain classical ballet | $6,500 |
| Princeton University - Class of 1960 | Education | $5,120 |
| Northeast Harbor Library | Education | $5,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Nature | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | To provide leadership, advocacy, and education in the field of reproductive care | $5,000 |
| Pbs-Thirteen | Education | $4,500 |
| New York Theatre Ballet | Arts | $3,500 |
| Carnegie Hall Corporation | Private foundation | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood House | Human services | $2,500 |
| College of the Atlantic | To educate | $2,500 |
| Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children | To help find loving families for orphans | $2,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Education program | $2,000 |
| Wnyc | Charity | $1,080 |
| Ny Presbyterian Hospital | Hospital support | $1,000 |
| Oakwood Cemetary | Private charity | $1,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust | Private foundation | $1,000 |
| Children of China Pediatrics Fonudation | Pediatrics/disease | $1,000 |
| Mount Desert Hospital | To support health care research | $1,000 |
| Community Organized Relief Effort | To support crisis response for underserved communities | $1,000 |
| Emergency Network Los Angeles | To strengthen the la county's emergency management infrastructure | $1,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | To provide homecare services for the town of mount desert | $1,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | To protect birds | $1,000 |
| Oberlin College | To help support graduates transition | $1,000 |
| The Chapin School LTD | Independent day school for young women | $1,000 |
| Pen America | Literature and human rights | $725 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Dana Farber Cancer | Health | $616 |
| Mt Desert Festival | Arts | $600 |
| Arf Hamptons | Animal care | $550 |
| Maine Public Radio | Public broadcasting | $505 |
| Mount Deseert Nursery School | To provide a safe playing environment for children | $500 |
| Operation Smile Inc | Treating cleft lip and palate | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Clark Jr
- Susanna L Porter
- Alexandra P Clark
- Lansing P Clark
Questions people ask
Does Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund give?
$350,798 in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists James M Clark Jr (President), Susanna L Porter (Vice President/Treasurer), Alexandra P Clark (Director) and Lansing P Clark (Director).
What does Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and arts and culture.