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Elizabeth C Clark Foundation

Preselected recipients only Winchester, Virginia · EIN 207251012

Elizabeth C Clark Foundation is a private foundation in Winchester, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $369,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $318,000 the year before.

5% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$305,00021$1.8 million
2024$318,00022$1.6 million
2025$369,00022$1.3 million

How to apply

Elizabeth C Clark 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Elizabeth C Clark Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia14$291,000
West Virginia2$35,000
District of Columbia1$15,000
North Carolina2$13,000
Tennessee2$10,000
Florida1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 22 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Shenandoah Valley Equine Rescue Network
Winchester, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$35,000
Frederick County Esther Boyd Animal Shelter
Winchester, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$30,000
Humane Society of Shenandoah County Inc
Woodstock, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$30,000
SPCA of Winchester
Winchester, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$30,000
Virginia Tech College of Veterinary Medicine
Blacksburg, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$30,000
Animal Welfare League of Jefferson County
Charles Town, WV
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$25,000
Humane Society of Warren County
Front Royal, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$25,000
Leesburg Veterinary Hospital Benevolent Foundation Inc
Leesburg, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$25,000
The Clarke County Humane Foundation
Berryville, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$20,000
Dakota's Dream Animal Rescue
Winchester, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$15,000
Frederick Countywinchester Law Enforcement Foundation
Winchester, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$15,000
Louisa Humane Society
Louisa, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$15,000
Rural Dog Rescue
Washington, DC
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$15,000
Briggs Animal Adoption Center
Charles Town, WV
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$10,000
Shenandoah Shepherd Rescue
Stephens City, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$10,000
Mayberry 4 Paws
Mount Airy, NC
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$8,000
Millwood Thoroughbred Rescue and Adoption Foundation
Millwood, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$6,000
Animal Welfare League of Claiborne County
Tazewell, TN
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$5,000
Magnolia Setter Rescue
Umatilla, FL
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$5,000
Surry Animal Rescue
Mount Airy, NC
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$5,000
The Oak Ridge Humane Society Inc
Oak Ridge, TN
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$5,000
Winchester Dog Park Co Winchester Parks Foundation
Winchester, VA
Advance the mission of the charitable organization$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Elizabeth C Clark Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Elizabeth C Clark Foundation give?

$369,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs Elizabeth C Clark Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John W Truban (Administrator) and Harriet C Brown (Co-Administrator).

What does Elizabeth C Clark Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, animals and health.

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