Clarke Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Clarke Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bristol, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $144,870 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $27,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$144,870
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$676,958
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $93,280 the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $93,280 | 65 | $750,942 |
| 2024 | $144,870 | 43 | $676,958 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lois A Clarke 1239 Lakeview Dock Road, Bristol, TN 37620 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (276) 645-1406 |
| What to submit | The foundation does not currently have a form for grant applications but may develop such a form in the future. |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes charitable distributions solely to entities exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The foundation will request and retain a copy of each organization's tax determination letter to ensure the recipient is tax-exempt. |
What Clarke Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 16 | $66,000 |
| Tennessee | 13 | $37,720 |
| Texas | 2 | $27,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $750 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $450 |
| New York | 3 | $350 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scounts of America | Public charity | $27,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Charitable | $25,000 |
| United Way of Bristol Tn-Va Inc | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Mountain Mission School | Educational | $15,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Public charity | $10,000 |
| YWCA | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Feeding My Sheep | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Morrison School | Educational | $5,000 |
| Theatre Guild of Buchanan County | Performing arts | $5,000 |
| Barter Theatre | Culture | $3,200 |
| Feeding Swva | Public charity | $2,500 |
| Healing Hands | Public charity | $2,500 |
| Cross Roads Medical Mission | Charitable | $2,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Educational | $1,500 |
| Ballad Health Foundation | Children's hospital | $1,200 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Educational | $1,000 |
| Doe River Gorge Ministries Inc | Public chaity | $1,000 |
| Holston Childresns Home | Childrens home | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Disaster | Public charity | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Public charity | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia | Educational | $1,000 |
| Virginia Tech Athletics | Educational | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Health services | $750 |
| 421 Volunteer Fire Department | Volunteer rescue | $500 |
| Bristol Humane Society | Charitable | $500 |
| The Hope Center | Public charity | $500 |
| AARP | Public charity | $200 |
| Dawn of Hope | Public charity | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Public charity | $200 |
| March of Dimes | Public charity | $200 |
| Santa Pal | Charitable | $200 |
| Special Olympics | Charitable | $200 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | Educational | $150 |
| American Heart Association | Public charity | $120 |
| Bristol Life Saving Crew | Public charity | $100 |
| Girls Inc | Charitable | $100 |
| Judicial Watch | Public charity | $100 |
| Kingsport Fire Fighters | Charitable | $100 |
| Mayo Clinic | Health services | $100 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lois A Clarke
- Larry A Clarke
- Jim A Street
Questions people ask
Does Clarke Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Clarke Charitable Foundation give?
$144,870 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Clarke Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lois A Clarke (President), Larry A Clarke (Secretary/Treasurer) and Jim A Street (Director).
What does Clarke Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.