Clark Charitable Foundation Inc
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation’s website describes a 2016–2025 spend-down focused on engineering initiatives, DC initiatives, and veterans initiatives. It states that the foundation would be operational through December 31, 2025; as that date has passed, the foundation appears to have wound down.
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Clark Charitable Foundation Inc gave $187.0M across 137 grants in 2024 (avg $1.4M), top state Maryland. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $187,000,631
- +63.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 137
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,364,968
- +99.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $350,000
- Total assets
- $447,106,891
- -9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (37 of 104, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clark Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website says a dedicated team researches and conducts outreach to identify potential grantees.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 70653, Chevy Chase, MD 20813
Phone: (301) 657-7191
Website: https://clarkfoundationdc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clark Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc ($38.6M across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $109.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($13,274,843), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
960 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 264 grants of 960 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were concentrated in Maryland and the District of Columbia: recipients in Maryland received 37% of grant dollars, and those in DC received 30%. An individual recipient received 7%, while Massachusetts and New York each received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 137 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clark Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 37 of 104 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $753K; repeat grants $2.4M. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $750K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 173% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 952% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68.4M (2021) to $187.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 137 grants totaling $187.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc College Park, MD | New Engineering Facilities | $23,000,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, DC | Endow the vice president of education and the lawrence c. Nussdorf fund for sound health | $10,000,000 |
| Trustees of Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Carroll School of Management Scholarship Program | $10,000,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,000,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Support for Glioblastoma Research | $7,900,000 |
| Medstar Health Inc Columbia, MD | Safe Babies, Safe Moms Health Initiative | $7,750,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc College Park, MD | Clark Distinguished Chairs | $7,000,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc Baltimore, MD | General Operating Support of Food Secuity Programs | $5,750,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Support of the georgetown university thrive center for children, families, and communities | $5,000,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc College Park, MD | Maryland Promise Program | $4,265,090 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $447,106,891 | $148,003,694 | $192,803,977 | $187,000,631 | 137 | $206,703,507 | $19,361,016 | $21,703,394 |
| 2023 | $491,907,174 | $12,133,652 | $119,418,266 | $114,376,494 | 167 | $118,556,989 | $14,452,728 | $25,994,211 |
| 2022 | $599,191,788 | $327,374,822 | $149,311,827 | $144,828,939 | 203 | $148,565,299 | $5,707,028 | $24,049,298 |
| 2021 | $421,128,793 | $429,131,785 | $72,182,240 | $68,380,318 | 200 | $71,151,858 | $8,404,595 | $12,695,806 |
| 2020 | $64,179,248 | $81,385,590 | $143,247,689 | $140,239,312 | 253 | — | $1,308,340 | $4,348,645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clark Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $21.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission was to ensure that individuals and families had access to opportunities, support, and resources to reach their full potential. Its website identifies Engineering Initiatives, DC Initiatives, and Veterans Initiatives as focus areas.
Its 2024 grants included support for universities, arts and cultural institutions, health organizations, and human-services and food-relief organizations. For example, the Maryland Food Bank describes its own mission as feeding people, strengthening communities, and ending hunger in an individual recipient Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington describes itself as a provider of comprehensive human services to individuals and families in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 137 grants totaling $187,000,631. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $23,000,000, with a median of $350,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $23,000,000 to the University of Maryland College Park Foundation for new engineering facilities; $10,000,000 to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to endow the Vice President of Education and the Lawrence C. Nussdorf Fund for Sound Health; and $10,000,000 to the Trustees of Boston College for the Carroll School of Management Scholarship Program. Other large grants included $9,000,000 to an individual recipient A&T State University for engineering pathways and an endowment, and $7,900,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for glioblastoma research.
The foundation also reported providing a $15 million, below-market-rate loan to Workshops for Warriors to accelerate construction of a facility for veteran training and employment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph del Guercio as President and CEO, and Courtney C Pastrick and Robert J Flanagan as directors.
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Joseph Del Guercio, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Del Guercio
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$411K (2021) → $558K (2024)
Courtney C. Pastrick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Flanagan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Terri D. Klatzkin (2020–2022) — V.p. Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Joe Del Guercio (2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Lawrence C. Nussdorf (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $558K, to Joseph Del Guercio (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Clark Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Clark Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc gave $187.0M across 137 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $114.4M across 167 grants.
What is Clark Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $350,000, and its average grant was $1,364,968, across 137 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clark Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $753K on average.
Where does Clark Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (30%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (52 grants), College Park, MD (8 grants), Baltimore, MD (6 grants) and Bethesda, MD (5 grants).
Does Clark Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 37% of Clark Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 137) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Clark Scholars Program" (9 grants), "Student Scholarships" (7 grants) and "Facility Renovations" (5 grants).
Who are Clark Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc ($38,596,217 across 6 grants), Georgetown University ($14,468,599 across 7 grants) and John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ($10,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 grants to individuals ($13,274,843), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clark Charitable Foundation Inc?
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc reported $447.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $206.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clark Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission was to ensure that individuals and families had access to opportunities, support, and resources to reach their full potential. Its website identifies Engineering Initiatives, DC Initiatives, and Veterans Initiatives as focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clark Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clark Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1512330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Clark Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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