Elizabeth C Clark Foundation
The Elizabeth C Clark Foundation is a private foundation based in Winchester, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including animal shelters, humane societies, animal rescues, and a veterinary college.
Elizabeth C Clark Foundation at a glance
In short: Elizabeth C Clark Foundation gave $369K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $369,000
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,773
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,252,776
- -20.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elizabeth C Clark Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 267, Winchester, VA 22604
Phone: (540) 667-0800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth C Clark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shenandoah Valley Equine Rescue Network ($35K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 9% to West Virginia, 4% each to the District of Columbia and North Carolina, and 3% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elizabeth C Clark Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 498% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $313K (2023) to $369K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,252,776 | $62,269 | $392,255 | $369,000 | 22 | $369,000 | $62,269 | $74,115 |
| 2024 | $1,582,762 | $83,802 | $340,342 | $318,000 | 22 | $318,000 | $83,802 | $87,258 |
| 2023 | $1,839,302 | $84,948 | $327,957 | $313,000 | 21 | $305,000 | $84,948 | $99,763 |
| 2022 | $2,082,311 | $23,244 | $367,643 | $334,000 | 22 | $334,000 | $23,244 | $117,039 |
| 2021 | $2,426,710 | $71,291 | $395,911 | $364,500 | 22 | $364,500 | $52,604 | $140,844 |
| 2020 | $2,751,330 | $70,733 | $379,587 | $351,500 | 22 | — | $58,851 | $150,233 |
| 2019 | $3,060,184 | $88,981 | $388,047 | $359,500 | 19 | — | $74,996 | $163,229 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth C Clark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working with animals. For example, the Humane Society of Warren County says its mission is to provide care for abandoned, abused, homeless, and neglected animals, educate pet owners about vaccinations and population control, and place adoptable pets in loving homes. Louisa Humane Society says it works to find forever and foster homes for animals in Louisa County and the surrounding area and promotes spay/neuter programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $369,000 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median of $15,000. Among its largest grants were $35,000 to Shenandoah Valley Equine Rescue Network; $30,000 each to Frederick County Esther Boyd Animal Shelter, Humane Society of Shenandoah County, SPCA of Winchester, and Virginia Tech College of Veterinary Medicine; and $25,000 each to Animal Welfare League of Jefferson County and Humane Society of Warren County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John W Truban as administrator and Harriet C Brown as co-administrator.
Elizabeth C Clark Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John W. Truban
Administrator
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Harriet C. Brown
Co-Administrator
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Elizabeth C Clark Foundation
How much does Elizabeth C Clark Foundation give each year?
Elizabeth C Clark Foundation gave $369K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $318K across 22 grants.
What is Elizabeth C Clark Foundation's typical grant size?
Elizabeth C Clark Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,773, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elizabeth C Clark Foundation give grants?
Elizabeth C Clark Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winchester, VA (6 grants), Charles Town, WV (2 grants) and Mount Airy, NC (2 grants).
Does Elizabeth C Clark Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Elizabeth C Clark Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advance the Mission of the Charitable Organization" (22 grants).
Who are Elizabeth C Clark Foundation's largest grantees?
Elizabeth C Clark Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Shenandoah Valley Equine Rescue Network ($35,000), Frederick County Esther Boyd Animal Shelter ($30,000) and Humane Society of Shenandoah County Inc ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth C Clark Foundation?
Elizabeth C Clark Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $369K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elizabeth C Clark Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working with animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth C Clark Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Elizabeth C Clark Foundation's EIN?
Elizabeth C Clark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7251012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Elizabeth C Clark 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Elizabeth C Clark Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/elizabeth-c-clark-foundation-morg_5b7b236cbb684d44b3b3fcb480fe74a1
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