The Clark Family Foundation
The Clark Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Glenview, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $107K.
The Clark Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Clark Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 8 grants in 2020 (avg $162K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,293,872
- Grants made (2020)
- 8
- Average grant
- $161,734
- Median grant
- $69,374
- Primary geography
- Illinois (95% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Clark Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Chicago Community Foundation ($828K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $739,024 |
| Chicago Theological Seminary - Annual Fund Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $200,000 |
| Hands of Peace - Glenview Community Church Glenview, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $130,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $88,748 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Dundee Township Po Box Carpente, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| United Church of Christ Cleveland, OH | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| American Writers Museum Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Rutgers School of Law & Religion - Camden Camden, NJ | General Charitable Purposes | $11,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $109,761 | $1,369,183 | $1,293,872 | 8 | $106,970 | $32,338 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clark Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Clark Family Foundation is led by Donald C. Clark Sr., President on the 2020 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Donald C. Clark Sr.
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Clark Lopresti
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald C. Clark Jr.
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean W. Clark
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas R. Clark
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 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 The Clark Family Foundation
How much does The Clark Family Foundation give each year?
The Clark Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 8 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Clark Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Clark Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $69,374, and its average grant was $161,734, across 8 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Clark Family Foundation give grants?
The Clark Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does The Clark Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Clark Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Clark Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Clark Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include The Chicago Community Foundation ($827,772 across 2 grants), Chicago Theological Seminary - Annual Fund ($200,000) and Hands of Peace - Glenview Community Church ($130,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is The Clark Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Clark Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Clark Family Foundation's EIN?
The Clark Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3487579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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