James T Clark Foundation
James T Clark Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $89K.
James T Clark Foundation at a glance
In short: James T Clark Foundation gave $56K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,250
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,375
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $1,138,516
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James T Clark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colorado State University ($11K). Together the top 5 received $53K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James T Clark Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2023) to $56K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Scholarships | $11,250 |
| Univ of Co at Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | Scholarships | $11,250 |
| University of Colorado at Boulder Boulder, CO | Scholarships | $11,250 |
| University of Colorado at Denver Denver, CO | Scholarships | $11,250 |
| Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $3,750 |
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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 | $1,138,516 | $96,932 | $77,409 | $56,250 | 6 | $65,493 | $88,567 | $65,081 |
| 2024 | $1,119,022 | $134,870 | $68,354 | $51,250 | 5 | $60,256 | $126,772 | $61,623 |
| 2023 | $1,052,703 | $36,991 | $65,794 | $48,491 | 5 | $57,012 | $29,508 | $59,735 |
| 2022 | $1,081,444 | $82,308 | $68,345 | $49,000 | 6 | $59,119 | $74,150 | $62,514 |
| 2021 | $1,068,018 | $63,333 | $71,013 | $53,500 | 7 | — | $54,764 | $65,636 |
| 2020 | $1,075,594 | $53,098 | $69,292 | $54,000 | 6 | — | $45,321 | $59,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James T Clark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James T Clark Foundation's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
ANB Bank
Corporate Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Debra Shwetz
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Marks
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Lamb
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Marks
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Rothe
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Carruth
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donny Edson
Individual Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Conn Clatworthy (2020–2022) — Individual Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to ANB Bank (Corporate Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James T Clark Foundation
How much does James T Clark Foundation give each year?
James T Clark Foundation gave $56K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 5 grants.
What is James T Clark Foundation's typical grant size?
James T Clark Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $9,375, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James T Clark Foundation give grants?
James T Clark Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does James T Clark Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on James T Clark Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are James T Clark Foundation's largest grantees?
James T Clark Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Colorado State University ($11,250), Univ of Co at Colorado Springs ($11,250) and University of Colorado at Boulder ($11,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James T Clark Foundation?
James T Clark Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is James T Clark Foundation's EIN?
James T Clark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1070259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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