Clark Family Foundation Inc
Clark Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its filing describes a purpose centered on supporting vulnerable children in Collier County through nonprofit partners and essential services, and identifies the Naples Winter Wine Festival as the fundraiser founded by the Naples Children and Education Foundation.
Clark Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Clark Family Foundation Inc gave $4.7M across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $89K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,696,269
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $88,609
- +33.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $27,950,940
- -4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (9 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (56% 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 Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 868 102Nd Avenue North Suite 302, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (239) 598-1156
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clark Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc - Tampa Bay ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
270 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 270 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (56%), Kentucky (32%), Arkansas (10%), Texas (2%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Clark Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 53 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $140K; repeat grants $78K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $48K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 299% 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 $3.5M (2020) to $4.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc - Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | New House Capital Campaign | $1,000,000 |
| The Shelter for Abused Women & Children Inc Naples, FL | General operating support, immokalee endowment for 16 unit apartment complex | $550,000 |
| Home of the Innocents Louisville, KY | Capital Campaign Pediatric Center | $500,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas Little Rock, AR | Hope Finds a Home Capital Campaign | $350,000 |
| Maryhurst Inc Louisville, KY | General Operating Support, Upgrades to Security | $255,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation Fort Myers, FL | Golisano children's hospital of swfl kids minds matter mental health navigator | $150,000 |
| Valerie's House Fort Myers, FL | Playground at Forever House - Fort Myers | $136,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls Inc Collier at Immokalee Immokalee, FL | General operating support, to support reach counseling programs, year-end incentive and reward program | $100,000 |
| Southwest Florida Regional Coalition to End Homelessness FKA Collier Count Naples, FL | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana Louisville, KY | General Operating Support, Mental Health | $80,000 |
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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 | $27,950,940 | $3,896,871 | $5,166,223 | $4,696,269 | 53 | $4,918,639 | $3,691,116 | $1,646,811 |
| 2023 | $29,220,292 | $1,350,075 | $4,247,094 | $3,778,450 | 57 | $3,991,213 | $1,131,359 | $1,702,000 |
| 2022 | $32,117,311 | $2,079,246 | $4,467,844 | $4,008,582 | 52 | $4,269,035 | $1,875,900 | $1,956,932 |
| 2021 | $34,494,797 | $3,255,928 | $4,482,344 | $4,012,700 | 59 | $4,225,892 | $2,992,404 | $2,196,128 |
| 2020 | $35,721,213 | $683,184 | $3,969,675 | $3,506,203 | 49 | — | $572,014 | $2,129,260 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clark Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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 filing’s stated purpose focuses on vulnerable children in Collier County and funding essential services through nonprofit partners. The 2024 grants include general operating support and projects such as capital campaigns, facility improvements, mental health services, and counseling programs.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children describes its mission as preventing and addressing domestic violence and human trafficking. Home of the Innocents says it supports children and families with hope, health, and happiness. Maryhurst describes its mission as strengthening and empowering children and families in greatest need through clinical, educational, health, and wellness services. Valerie’s House says it helps children and families work through the loss of a loved one together. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address child victims of human trafficking, hunger, therapeutic horseback riding for people with special needs, and food assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $4,696,269. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $45,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,000,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc – Tampa Bay for a new house capital campaign; $550,000 to The Shelter for Abused Women & Children for general operating support and an Immokalee endowment for a 16-unit apartment complex; $500,000 to Home of the Innocents for a pediatric center capital campaign; and $350,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas for its Hope Finds a Home capital campaign. Other grants included $255,000 to Maryhurst, $150,000 to Lee Health Foundation, and $136,000 to Valerie’s House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura L. Clark as director and president; Robert B. Clark as director; and Dollie Costa as director, secretary, and treasurer.
Clark Family Foundation Inc is led by Laura L. Clark, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura L. Clark
Director & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dollie Costa
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $123K (2024)
Robert B. Clark
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leslie Clark (2020–2021) — 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 $123K, to Dollie Costa (Director, Secretary, Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Clark Family Foundation Inc
How much does Clark Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Clark Family Foundation Inc gave $4.7M across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 57 grants.
What is Clark Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Clark Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $45,000, and its average grant was $88,609, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clark Family Foundation Inc that year got $140K on average.
Where does Clark Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Clark Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (32%) and Arkansas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (17 grants), Naples, FL (13 grants), Little Rock, AR (4 grants) and Fort Myers, FL (4 grants).
Does Clark Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Clark Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clark Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Clark Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc - Tampa Bay ($1,000,000), The Shelter for Abused Women & Children Inc ($550,000) and Home of the Innocents ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clark Family Foundation Inc?
Clark Family Foundation Inc reported $28.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clark Family Foundation Inc fund?
The filing’s stated purpose focuses on vulnerable children in Collier County and funding essential services through nonprofit partners. The 2024 grants include general operating support and projects such as capital campaigns, facility improvements, mental health services, and counseling programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clark Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clark Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Clark Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8087487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Clark Family 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Clark Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/clark-family-foundation-inc-morg_69b793708ffc484ab09814a94ae54982
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