The Clark Foundation
The Clark Foundation is a private foundation located in New York, New York. In 2024, it reported 81 grants totaling $21,507,672, all to recipients in New York State.
The Clark Foundation at a glance
In short: The Clark Foundation gave $21.5M across 81 grants in 2024 (avg $266K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,507,672
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 81
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $265,527
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $175,000
- Total assets
- $453,692,813
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (7 of 80, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that requests should be made by letter and must include an audit, budget, and proof of exemption. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests from individuals are restricted to providing hospital, medical, or convalescent care in New York State.
- Contact
Application contact: Douglas Bauer
Mailing address: 1 Rockefeller Plaza 31St Fl, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 977-6900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Clark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Clark Foundation Scholarship Program ($3.8M). Together the top 10 received $10.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
436 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 186 grants of 436 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York State. Listed recipients are based in New York City, Cooperstown, and other New York communities, including Essex.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Clark Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 80 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $334K; repeat grants $263K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $175K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $19.8M (2020) to $23.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 81 grants totaling $21.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Clark Foundation Scholarship Program Cooperstown, NY | Scholarships | $3,759,322 |
| Cooperstown Fire Department Cooperstown, NY | Replacement of Aerial Ladder Truck | $1,500,000 |
| The Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home Cooperstown, NY | General Operating Support | $1,500,000 |
| Fenimore Art Museum Cooperstown, NY | General Operating Support, Special Initiative, & Capital Support | $870,000 |
| Goddard Riverside Community Center New York, NY | General operating support & general support for #degrees nyc | $475,000 |
| New Visions for Public Schools New York, NY | General Operating Support | $450,000 |
| Uncommon Schools Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support for NYC Schools | $450,000 |
| City Harvest Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $400,000 |
| New York City Charter School Center New York, NY | General Operating Support | $400,000 |
| Bowery Residents' Committee Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $325,000 |
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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 | $453,692,813 | $41,818,055 | $37,197,394 | $21,507,672 | 81 | $31,081,819 | $47,515,561 | $23,123,665 |
| 2023 | $448,977,655 | $10,612,557 | $38,252,387 | $22,120,165 | 92 | $31,298,356 | $26,888,824 | $23,137,196 |
| 2022 | $476,584,018 | $72,456,246 | $39,461,212 | $23,174,771 | 95 | $31,968,641 | $18,782,278 | $24,349,711 |
| 2021 | $443,485,871 | $14,281,811 | $37,584,200 | $23,291,222 | 88 | $33,043,466 | $82,299,180 | $25,648,582 |
| 2020 | $466,814,589 | $26,642,026 | $34,631,469 | $19,799,426 | 80 | — | $4,436,757 | $22,187,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Clark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23.1M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Cooperstown Fire Department describes its work as providing fire protection, emergency medical and rescue services, and fire-safety education. Fenimore Art Museum describes its mission as preserving and sharing cultural heritage through exhibitions and programs. New Visions for Public Schools says it works to improve education in New York City public schools and prepare students for college and careers.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations working in health care, housing, and human services. Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital describes itself as a rural academic medical center providing health care, education for health professionals, and health research. Urban Pathways describes its work as serving homeless adults through outreach, shelter, and housing. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 81 grants totaling $21,507,672. Grant amounts ranged from $10,350 to $3,759,322, with a median grant of $175,000. The largest award was $3,759,322 to The Clark Foundation Scholarship Program for scholarships. Other notable grants included $1,500,000 to Cooperstown Fire Department for an aerial ladder truck replacement; $1,500,000 to The Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home for general operating support; and $870,000 to Fenimore Art Museum for general operating support, a special initiative, and capital support.
Additional awards included $475,000 to Goddard Riverside Community Center, $450,000 each to New Visions for Public Schools and Uncommon Schools, and $400,000 each to City Harvest and New York City Charter School Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jane F. Clark as president and director, Douglas B. Bauer as executive director and secretary, and Gates Helms Hawn as vice president and director. Other directors listed are Kent L. Barwick, Terry T. Fulmer, Faith Gay, Maureen Killackey, Kevin S. Moore, and Thomas Q. Morris, MD. Anthony J. Fasano Jr. is listed as assistant treasurer.
The Clark Foundation is led by Douglas B. Bauer, Executive Director & Secretary since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas B. Bauer
Executive Director & Secretary
Secretary → Executive Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane F. Clark
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gates Helms Hawn
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James K. Patrick
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl E. Seib
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent L. Barwick
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin S. Moore
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Killackey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul C. Shiverick
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry T. Fulmer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Q. Morris Dr
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl J. Mummenthey
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faith Gay
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Fasano Jr.
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Edward W. Stack (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Felicia H. Blum (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Clifton R. Wharton Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: John Hoyt Stookey (2020) — Director
- Former: Patrick Barnes (2020) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Paul Kellogg (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard C. Vanison (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Clark Foundation
How much does The Clark Foundation give each year?
The Clark Foundation gave $21.5M across 81 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22.1M across 92 grants.
What is The Clark Foundation's typical grant size?
The Clark Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $175,000, and its average grant was $265,527, across 81 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Clark Foundation that year got $334K on average.
Where does The Clark Foundation give grants?
The Clark Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (49 grants), Cooperstown, NY (10 grants), Brooklyn, NY (5 grants) and Bronx, NY (4 grants).
Does The Clark Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of The Clark Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (69 of 81) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Clark Foundation's largest grantees?
The Clark Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Clark Foundation Scholarship Program ($3,759,322), Cooperstown Fire Department ($1,500,000) and The Clara Welch Thanksgiving Home ($1,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Clark Foundation?
The Clark Foundation reported $453.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Clark Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Cooperstown Fire Department describes its work as providing fire protection, emergency medical and rescue services, and fire-safety education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Clark Foundation?
The filing states that requests should be made by letter and must include an audit, budget, and proof of exemption. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Clark Foundation's EIN?
The Clark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5616528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Clark Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-clark-foundation-morg_fc8f8154cc7348e28a56c93a1e3c7d17
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