The Clark Family Private Foundation
The Clark Family Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Garden City, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 55 grants totaling $232,736 to charitable organizations in several states.
The Clark Family Private Foundation at a glance
In short: The Clark Family Private Foundation gave $233K across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $232,736
- -4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +61.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,232
- -41.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $6,144,900
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (29 of 55, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% 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 The Clark Family Private Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Bessemer Trust1225 Franklin Av, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 508-9623
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Clark Family Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maltz Jupiter Theatre Inc ($42K). Together the top 10 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 157 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (52%), Connecticut (12%), Georgia (11%), Vermont (8%), and Illinois (5%). The reported recipients also included organizations in Virginia and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Clark Family Private Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 29 of 55 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $870; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $222K (2020) to $255K (2021). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $233K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre Inc Jupiter, FL | Conservatory | $42,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Clinic Jupiter, FL | General Support | $27,000 |
| Camp Southern Ground Inc Fayetteville, GA | General Support | $26,500 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Yale Hockey Association | $15,000 |
| Lamoille North Modified Union School District Hyde Park, VT | General Support | $12,000 |
| Friends of Teen Ranch Foundation Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Isaiah 40 Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| University of Connecticut Foundation Incorporated Storrs, CT | Neag School of Education | $10,000 |
| Jupiterfirst Church Inc Jupiter, FL | General Support | $7,750 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Arlington, VA | General Support | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,144,900 | $172,528 | $291,094 | $232,736 | 55 | $283,119 | $354,043 | $291,589 |
| 2023 | $6,241,703 | $94,493 | $301,256 | $244,000 | 34 | $288,056 | $121,257 | $282,157 |
| 2022 | $6,455,596 | $437,557 | $320,545 | $222,000 | 26 | $262,927 | $413,403 | $284,724 |
| 2021 | $6,325,678 | $1,067,934 | $303,113 | $254,500 | 26 | $298,299 | $761,510 | $265,931 |
| 2020 | $5,578,892 | $269,777 | $287,155 | $221,950 | 16 | — | $143,356 | $275,223 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clark Family Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $292K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as performing arts, community health, education, conservation, disability services, and support for military families and survivors.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Maltz Jupiter Theatre says it is a professional regional theater that entertains, educates, and inspires the community, and that its conservatory provides performing arts education. Camp Southern Ground says it runs an inclusive summer camp and programs supporting veterans and their families. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors describes its work as caring for loved ones of fallen service members. Loggerhead Marinelife Center says it promotes ocean ecosystem conservation, with a focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated work includes health care for people with limited resources, opportunities for children with autism, local volunteering, and financial support for families of children with lifelong physical disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 55 grants totaling $232,736. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $42,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported awards included $42,000 to Maltz Jupiter Theatre Inc. for its conservatory; $27,000 to Jupiter Medical Clinic for general support; $26,500 to Camp Southern Ground Inc. for general support; $15,000 to Yale University for the Yale Hockey Association; and $12,000 to Lamoille North Modified Union School District for general support. Other notable awards included $10,000 each to Friends of Teen Ranch Foundation Inc. and The Isaiah 40 Foundation for general support, and to the University of Connecticut Foundation for the Neag School of Education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ashley Clark, Deborah Clark, Isolda Clark, J Philip Clark, Janice Clark, JP Clark, Kenner L Clark, and Elizabeth Fuller as officers or directors. Isolda Clark is listed as president and director; J Philip Clark is listed as vice president, secretary, and director. The other individuals are listed as vice presidents and directors.
The Clark Family Private Foundation is led by Isolda Clark, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Isolda Clark
President & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Ashley Clark
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $14K (2024)
Jp Clark
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $14K (2024)
Kenner L. Clark
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $14K (2024)
Deborah Clark
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Fuller
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Philip Clark
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Clark
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to Ashley Clark (VP / DIR). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Clark Family Private Foundation
How much does The Clark Family Private Foundation give each year?
The Clark Family Private Foundation gave $233K across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $244K across 34 grants.
What is The Clark Family Private Foundation's typical grant size?
The Clark Family Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,232, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Clark Family Private Foundation that year got $870 on average.
Where does The Clark Family Private Foundation give grants?
The Clark Family Private Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (12%) and Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jupiter, FL (9 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (7 grants), Lake Worth, FL (4 grants) and Palm Beach Gardens, FL (3 grants).
Does The Clark Family Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Clark Family Private Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Clark Family Private Foundation's largest grantees?
The Clark Family Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maltz Jupiter Theatre Inc ($42,000), Jupiter Medical Clinic ($27,000) and Camp Southern Ground Inc ($26,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Clark Family Private Foundation?
The Clark Family Private Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $283K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $292K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Clark Family Private Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as performing arts, community health, education, conservation, disability services, and support for military families and survivors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Clark Family Private Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Clark Family Private Foundation's EIN?
The Clark Family Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0607976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Clark Family Private 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 October 2026.
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