Clarke Hook Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Clarke Hook Foundation is a private foundation in Chantilly, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$135,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,000 | 9 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $130,000 | 10 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 11 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Clarke Hook Foundation 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 Clarke Hook Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa Health Clinic | Assistance/ care for single mothers | $20,000 |
| Father Martin's Ashley | Assistance for persons with addiction | $15,000 |
| Paul VI Catholic High School | Educational assistance | $15,000 |
| St Anne's Infant Home | Care for infants and children | $15,000 |
| St Joseph's Center | Treatment/ care for young adults | $15,000 |
| The Sisters of Notre Dame | Education/ social assistance for women and children | $15,000 |
| Matthew Shepard Foundation | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Southern Center for Human Rights | Legal assistance for poor and disadvantaged | $10,000 |
| St Mark Catholic School | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Protect children from gun violence | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary C Zigo
- Helen C Helton
- Thomas J O'Hara Jr
Questions people ask
Does Clarke Hook Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Clarke Hook Foundation give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Clarke Hook Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary C Zigo (President), Helen C Helton (Vice President) and Thomas J O'Hara Jr (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Clarke Hook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.