Clark Family Foundation
Clark Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Overland Park, Kansas. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Clark Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Clark Family Foundation gave $473K across 13 grants in 2020 (avg $36K), top state Iowa. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $473,172
- Grants made (2020)
- 13
- Average grant
- $36,398
- Median grant
- $37,584
- Primary geography
- Iowa (37% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Clark Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2020 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Because the filing is marked final, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 23706, Overland Park, KS 66283-3706
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clark Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Southwestern Community College Educ ($120K). Together the top 10 received $420K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,253), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grants went to organizations in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Iowa (37%), Missouri (19%), Washington, DC (16%), Illinois (10%), and Tennessee (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 13 grants totaling $473K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Community College Educ Creston, IA | Educational scholarships | $120,317 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Disaster assistance | $73,597 |
| Veterans Community Project Kansas City, MO | Reduce veterans homelessness | $54,476 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $50,253 |
| Midwest Mission Distribution Center Pawnee, IL | Food and medical assistance to needy | $47,352 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Memphis, TN | Children's medical care and research | $41,892 |
| The Salvation Army Kansas City, MO | Disaster homeless assistance | $37,584 |
| United Service Organizations USO Arlington, VA | Military and veteran assistance | $21,400 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Triangle, VA | Assistance to needy children | $19,801 |
| Newton Dollars for Scholars Newton, IA | Educational scholarships | $1,625 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2020 filing reported:
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $21,594 | $473,431 | $473,172 | 13 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants show support for charitable organizations working in education, disaster relief, veteran assistance, aid to people in need, and children’s services.
Among its grantees, Veterans Community Project describes its mission as addressing veteran homelessness through wrap-around services and transitional housing. Midwest Mission Distribution Center says it prepares and ships tangible resources to people in need through trusted nonprofit partners. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation says it assists the U.S. Marine Corps in providing toys to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $473,172 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $1,625 to $120,317, with a median grant of $37,584.
Largest reported grants included $120,317 to Southwestern Community College Educ for educational scholarships; $73,597 to the American Red Cross for disaster assistance; $54,476 to Veterans Community Project to reduce veterans’ homelessness; $50,253 to Iowa State University Education for educational scholarships; and $47,352 to Midwest Mission Distribution Center for food and medical assistance to people in need. Other notable grants included $41,892 to St Judes Childrens Research for children’s medical care and research, and $37,584 to The Salvation Army for disaster and homeless assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Karen K Clark as President, Donna N O Neill as Vice-President, Steven B Clark as Secretary Treasurer, and Opal B Clark as Director.
Clark Family Foundation is led by Karen K Clark, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Karen K Clark
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Opal B Clark
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna N O Neill
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven B Clark
Secretary Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Clark Family Foundation
How much does Clark Family Foundation give each year?
Clark Family Foundation gave $473K across 13 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Clark Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Clark Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $37,584, and its average grant was $36,398, across 13 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clark Family Foundation give grants?
Clark Family Foundation's top state is Iowa, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (19%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Newton, IA (3 grants) and Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does Clark Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Clark Family Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Clark Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Clark Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Southwestern Community College Educ ($120,317), American Red Cross ($73,597) and Veterans Community Project ($54,476), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,253), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Clark Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants show support for charitable organizations working in education, disaster relief, veteran assistance, aid to people in need, and children’s services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clark Family Foundation?
The 2020 filing states that 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's EIN?
Clark Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3175575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Clark Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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