Clarke Charitable Foundation
Clarke Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Bristol, Tennessee. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including community services, education, hunger relief, and the arts.
Clarke Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Clarke Charitable Foundation gave $145K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Virginia. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,870
- +55.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -33.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,369
- +134.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $305,111
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (12 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (46% 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 Clarke Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Lois A. Clarke. The foundation stated that it did not currently have an application form, though it might develop one in the future. Awards are limited to entities exempt from tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; the foundation requests and retains a copy of each organization’s tax determination letter.
- Contact
Application contact: Lois A Clarke
Mailing address: 1239 Lakeview Dock Road, Bristol, TN 37620
Phone: (276) 645-1406
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clarke Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boy Scounts of America ($27K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 237 grants of 238 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Virginia (46%), Tennessee (26%), and Texas (19%), with smaller shares going to North Carolina (7%) and Kentucky (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clarke Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 43 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 350% 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 $82K (2022) to $145K (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scounts of America Irving, TX | Public Charity | $27,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Bristol, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| United Way of Bristol TN-Va Inc Bristol, TN | Public Charity | $20,000 |
| Mountain Mission School Grundy, VA | Educational | $15,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| YWCA Bristol, TN | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Feeding My Sheep Vansant, VA | Public Charity | $5,000 |
| Morrison School Bristol, VA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Theatre Guild of Buchanan County Oakwood, VA | Performing Arts | $5,000 |
| Barter Theatre Abingdon, VA | Culture | $3,200 |
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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 | $305,111 | $227,186 | $207,517 | $144,870 | 43 | $144,870 | $225,886 | $41,444 |
| 2023 | $284,342 | $126,030 | $155,701 | $93,280 | 65 | $93,280 | $73,655 | $40,313 |
| 2022 | $314,013 | $119,837 | $147,015 | $82,175 | 54 | $82,175 | $15,217 | $39,263 |
| 2021 | $342,151 | $174,600 | $184,199 | $121,945 | 42 | $121,945 | $72,366 | $37,978 |
| 2020 | $351,750 | $130,248 | $145,276 | $83,300 | 34 | — | $66,248 | $35,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clarke Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants included recipients identified as public charities, educational organizations, and organizations working in performing arts and culture. Among those grantees, United Way of Bristol TN-VA says it brings together resources to help people in its regional community live healthy and productive lives, working with partner agencies in education, income, basic needs, safety net services, and health. Mountain Mission School describes itself as a child-care facility offering a home, school, and church for children with legitimate needs. Theatre Guild of Buchanan County says it works to bring community theatre to the highest standard and cultivate arts appreciation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $144,870. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $27,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among its largest grants were $27,000 to Boy Scouts of America in Irving, Texas; $25,000 to Boys & Girls Club in Bristol, Virginia; $20,000 to United Way of Bristol TN-VA Inc.; and $15,000 to Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Virginia. Other grants included $10,000 to Samaritan’s Purse and $5,000 each to Feeding My Sheep, Morrison School, and Theatre Guild of Buchanan County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lois A. Clarke as president, Larry A. Clarke as secretary/treasurer, and Jim A. Street as director.
Clarke Charitable Foundation is led by Lois A. Clarke, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lois A. Clarke
President
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim A. Street
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry A. Clarke
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Clarke Charitable Foundation
How much does Clarke Charitable Foundation give each year?
Clarke Charitable Foundation gave $145K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 65 grants.
What is Clarke Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Clarke Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,369, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clarke Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Clarke Charitable Foundation give grants?
Clarke Charitable Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (26%) and Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bristol, VA (8 grants), Bristol, TN (5 grants), Johnson City, TN (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Clarke Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Clarke Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (19 grants), "Charitable" (9 grants) and "Educational" (7 grants).
Who are Clarke Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Clarke Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boy Scounts of America ($27,000), Boys & Girls Club ($25,000) and United Way of Bristol TN-Va Inc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Clarke Charitable Foundation?
Clarke Charitable Foundation reported $305K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clarke Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2024 grants included recipients identified as public charities, educational organizations, and organizations working in performing arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clarke Charitable Foundation?
Contact Lois A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clarke Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Clarke Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3561790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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