The Clark Family Foundation
The Clark Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2005 and based in Marietta, Pennsylvania. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with the primary purpose of providing earnings that can be used to contribute to charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.4M
+10.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$589K
-2.9% YoY
Grant Count
23
-4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+1.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to provide earnings that can be used to contribute to charitable organizations. The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable causes, with recent grantmaking spanning education, human services, and community development.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 20 grants in 2024, with a total distribution of approximately $673,335 in expenses. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has demonstrated support for organizations in Pennsylvania and appears to have a regional focus, with documented grants to Lancaster County-area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $11,383,023
- Total Revenues: $1,360,911
- Total Expenses: $673,335
- Number of Employees: 0
The foundation maintains a substantial asset base and generates significant annual revenue, primarily through investment income.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,383,023 | $10,312,790 | $8,868,543 |
| Revenue | $1,360,911 | $781,163 | $1,257,008 |
| Expenses | $673,335 | $684,165 | $622,648 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $588,650 | $605,950 | $531,800 |
| Net Investment Income | $596,623 | $179,010 | $186,932 |
| Distributable Amount | $519,275 | $450,444 | $423,542 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY CLARK | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JENNIFER HESSINGER | TREASURER | — | — |
| MARK HESSINGER | ASST TREASUR | — | — |
| ANN CLARK | SECRETARY | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported educational and developmental initiatives, including grants to the Lancaster Early Education Center and organizations serving individuals with disabilities. The foundation also made a $65,000 grant to Kids' Minds Matter, supporting children's mental health and wellness programs.
Over $227,000 Awarded to 19 Organizations Serving Daviess CountySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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