Clark Foundation
Accepts applications
Clark Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 129 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $140,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants129
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$31.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
36% 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 | $1.8 million | 95 | $27.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 114 | $29.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 129 | $31.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr RM Clark 9755 SW Barnes Road Suite 440, Portland, OR 97225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 627-9978, mike@coasterproperties.com |
| What to submit | The application should be in the form of a letter and must include a list of the board of directors, a description of the activity or project, a budget, and other information as requested by the clark foundation's directors. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | The applicant must be a tax exempt organization whose purpose is educational, charitable, cultural, religious or scientific and is located in the portland, Oregon metropolitan area. No scholarships to individuals, student loans, or other program related investments may be made by the clark foundation. |
What Clark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 126 | $1.7 million |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Academy | Educational - various programs | $140,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Found | Charitable - program support | $100,000 |
| Oregon Health & Science Univ Founda | Charitable - medical equipment | $50,000 |
| St Andrews Nativity School | Educational - scholarship program | $50,000 |
| University of Portland | Charitable - building fund | $50,000 |
| Idanha-Detriot Rural Fire Dept | Charitable - building fund | $40,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Charitable - food /operating funds | $40,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Oregon | Charitable - program support | $35,000 |
| De la Salle North Catholic High | Educational - financial aid | $34,500 |
| Our Just Future | Charitable - affordable housing | $30,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Camp Ukandu | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Columbia River Martime Museum | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Dress for Success | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Edison High School | Education - tuition assistance | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Charitable - scholarships | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross Catholic School | Educational - tuition assistance | $25,000 |
| Living Deseret | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Maybelle Center | Charitable - grant project | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Charitable - senior food programs | $25,000 |
| Medical Teams International | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Oregon Coast Aquarium | Charitable - operating funds | $25,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Cultural - oregon experience series | $25,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Charitable - building fund | $25,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Cultural - program & building suppor | $25,000 |
| Sisters of St Mary of Oregon | Education - tuition assistance | $25,000 |
| Sisters of the Holy Names | Charitable - operating expenes | $25,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Portland | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Casa for Children - Multnomah | Charitable - program support | $20,000 |
| Dove Lewis Animal Hospital | Charitable - program support | $20,000 |
| Heart of Oregon Corps | Charitable - building fund | $20,000 |
| La Pine Community Kitchen | Charitable - food bank & oper exp | $20,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Charitable - operating funds | $20,000 |
| Casa for Children - Clatsop | Charitable - program support | $15,000 |
| Every Child PDX | Charitable - children programs | $15,000 |
| Holy Family School | Educational - tuition assistance | $15,000 |
| Impact NW | Charitable - program support | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Cultural - program & building suppor | $15,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | Education - music & community engage | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church | Cultural - program support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard M Clark
- Tracey A Clark
- Brittney Clark
- Christopher Brooks
- Steve Nicholes
- Pat Becker Sr
- Janeen McAninch
Questions people ask
Does Clark Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does Clark Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 129 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Clark Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard M Clark (President/Tr), Tracey A Clark (Director), Brittney Clark (Vice Preside) and Christopher Brooks (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Clark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.