Clark Associates Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Clark Associates Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.8 million in 296 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.8 million
- Number of grants296
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$54.8 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was down from $6.9 million the year before.
52% 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 | $6.9 million | 276 | $52.1 million |
| 2024 | $6.8 million | 296 | $54.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Thornton 2205 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (717) 392-7550 |
| What to submit | File grant application; includes name of organization, address, phone, contact person, mission of organization, history of organization, board of directors, key staff/personnel, financial statements, purpose of request, total amount of request, 501(c)3 documentation |
| Deadlines | November 1 |
What Clark Associates Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 208 | $6.2 million |
| Virginia | 5 | $278,000 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $60,200 |
| Kentucky | 10 | $57,100 |
| Nevada | 8 | $31,200 |
| West Virginia | 4 | $30,200 |
| Maryland | 16 | $27,000 |
| California | 2 | $22,500 |
| Georgia | 11 | $18,500 |
| Florida | 6 | $9,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street Rescue Mission | Support community overcoming poverty and homelessness | $1.2 million |
| Lancaster Conservancy | Support preservation of natural lands in lancaster and york counties, pa | $851,000 |
| Children Deserve A Chance Foundation | Support youth education | $250,000 |
| Lancaster County Christian School | Funding for the school musical | $250,000 |
| Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center | Services for children with disabilities and families | $250,000 |
| Stone Ridge Foundation | Provide funds for building kitchen and community center | $250,000 |
| Individual | Provide financial support to employees experiencing hardship | $247,267 |
| Lancaster County Council of Churches | Provide support for needy and marginalized members of society | $215,000 |
| Columbia Education Foundation | Provide support for creative and innovative education strategies | $120,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Help young people reach their full potential | $112,000 |
| Bethany Slavic Church | Support missions efforts in former soviet countries | $110,000 |
| Conestoga Valley Education Foundation | Provide to staff and students of the district | $110,000 |
| Manheim Township Education Foundation | Support youth education | $110,000 |
| Pequea Valley Education Foundation | Support youth education | $110,000 |
| Warwick Education Foundation | Support youth education | $110,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Lancasterlebanon | Providing support to needy families by building homes, communities, and hope | $100,000 |
| Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank | Provide food to people in need | $100,000 |
| Lancaster Education Foundation | Provide support for a variety of school projects in school district of lancaster | $100,000 |
| New Hope Counseling Center | Provide hope and restoration through counseling | $100,000 |
| The Janus School | Provide support for students with learning disabilities | $100,000 |
| East Chestnut Street Mennonite Church | Support church missions | $98,800 |
| Casa of Lancaster | Provide support for children who have experienced abuse or neglect | $95,000 |
| Spartan Foundation for Education | Enhance global educational opportunities of students | $65,000 |
| Bethesda Mission | Providing missionary services for poor and homeless with shelter, food, clothing and sharing of good news of jesus christ | $60,000 |
| Feeding Hope | Supports refugee children with meals | $55,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Lancaster | Provides programs and support for individuals with down syndrome and their families | $52,800 |
| Anchorage Breakfast Ministry | Serve the community by helping neighbors who need food | $50,000 |
| Mennonite Disaster Service | Provide assistance for disaster survivors | $50,000 |
| Agape | Support provision of community services to people in need | $45,000 |
| Millersville University | Scholarships | $44,000 |
| Breaking Breadjohn McCurry Ministries | Providing operating costs for religious services and activities | $40,000 |
| Discovery Corner Preschool | Help children experience christ's love in a safe, nurturing, and encouraging learning environment | $40,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Provide food to homebound individuals | $40,000 |
| Benchmark Program | Propel at-risk youth towards success using weight lifting, academics, and career coaching | $38,400 |
| Blessings of Hope | Provide food to those in need | $37,500 |
| Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services | Provide support the needy in the community | $37,500 |
| Advantage Lancaster | Provide learning opportunities to students | $36,800 |
| Aaron's Acres | Support for children and young adults with disabilities | $36,500 |
| Good Samaritan Shelter | Serve homeless women and children in ephrata, pa | $35,000 |
| Power Packs Project | Provide weekend food and nutritional information to families | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred E Clark
- Elizabeth A Clark
- Michael Thornton
Questions people ask
Does Clark Associates Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1.
How much does Clark Associates Charitable Foundation give?
$6.8 million in tax year 2024, across 296 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Clark Associates Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fred E Clark (Trustee), Elizabeth A Clark (Trustee) and Michael Thornton (Director).
What does Clark Associates Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.