The Clark-Fox Family Foundation
The Clark-Fox Family Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Missouri. Founded in an individual recipient in 2004 by Maxine Clark and Bob Fox, it supports the growth and prosperity of the an individual recipient metropolitan region through research, program development, and investments in education, public health, immigration, social justice and racial equity, community leadership, and entrepreneurship.
The Clark-Fox Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Clark-Fox Family Foundation gave $151K across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,842
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,958
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $338,480
- -28.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Clark-Fox Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5501 Delmar Blvd A320, Saint Louis, MO 63112
Phone: (314) 899-5248
Website: https://www.clarkfoxstl.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Clark-Fox Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Girls Incorporated of St Louis ($10K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($38,813), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 238 grants of 238 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports the an individual recipient metropolitan region. In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 6% to Illinois, and 4% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Clark-Fox Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). 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 $84K (2020) to $151K (2024). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Incorporated of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Gene Slays Boys Club of St Louis Inc St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Challenger Learning Center- St Louis Ferguson, MO | Scholarship | $7,343 |
| 12 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $38,123 |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc Canton, OH | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Better Family Life Inc St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Maryville University of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| The Sophia Project St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Gateway Regional YMCA St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Inc St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $338,480 | $626,042 | $757,761 | $150,842 | 51 | $636,053 | $194,839 |
| 2024 | $470,199 | $295,211 | $773,217 | $151,000 | 47 | $671,465 | $20,794 |
| 2023 | $948,205 | $266,355 | $682,555 | $136,440 | 47 | $647,672 | $51,555 |
| 2022 | $1,364,405 | $171,677 | $569,170 | $140,917 | 48 | $537,142 | $29,150 |
| 2021 | $1,762,614 | $250,523 | $599,074 | $122,500 | 45 | $521,323 | $33,966 |
| 2020 | $2,158,165 | $2,476,639 | $516,543 | $83,750 | 43 | — | $1,928 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support the economic development of the an individual recipient metropolitan region through program development and investments in K-12 and higher education, public health, immigration, social justice, community leadership, and entrepreneurship. Its website also identifies racial equity as a focus and highlights education, public health, immigration, social and racial justice, research and mapping, and community leadership.
The 2025 grants were designated as scholarships in the filing. Among the organizations supported, Girls Incorporated of an individual recipient says its mission is to help girls become strong, smart, and bold through educational, recreational, and cultural programs. Gene Slay’s Boys’ Club of an individual recipient says it works to empower young people in the an individual recipient metropolitan area to realize their potential. An individual recipient describes its mission as engaging the community in art and nature. The National Inventors Hall of Fame says it recognizes inventors and inventions, promotes creativity, and advances innovation and entrepreneurship.
Other 2025 grantees include Maryville University, which describes itself as providing liberal arts and professional education; Better Family Life, which says it implements cultural, youth workforce development, housing, and educational programs; and The Sophia Project, which says it works to empower young women to make sound decisions and build healthy relationships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $150,842. Grants ranged from $690 to $10,000, with a median of $2,250. All itemized grants were reported for scholarship purposes.
The largest reported grants included $10,000 to Girls Incorporated of an individual recipient, $8,000 to Gene Slay’s Boys’ Club of an individual recipient, $7,343 to Challenger Learning Center–an individual recipient, and $7,000 to an individual recipient. Other notable grants included $6,013 to an individual recipient, $6,000 to the National Inventors Hall of Fame, and $5,000 each to Better Family Life, Maryville University of an individual recipient, and The Sophia Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maxine Clark as president, Robert Fox as chair, Daniel White as secretary, and Tina Klocke as treasurer.
The Clark-Fox Family Foundation is led by Maxine Clark, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maxine Clark
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Fox
Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel White
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tina Klocke
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Clark-Fox Family Foundation
How much does The Clark-Fox Family Foundation give each year?
The Clark-Fox Family Foundation gave $151K across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $151K across 47 grants.
What is The Clark-Fox Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Clark-Fox Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,958, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Clark-Fox Family Foundation give grants?
The Clark-Fox Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (23 grants) and Florissant, MO (3 grants).
Does The Clark-Fox Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on The Clark-Fox Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (51 grants).
Who are The Clark-Fox Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Clark-Fox Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Girls Incorporated of St Louis ($10,000), Gene Slays Boys Club of St Louis Inc ($8,000) and Challenger Learning Center- St Louis ($7,343), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($38,813), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Clark-Fox Family Foundation?
The Clark-Fox Family Foundation reported $338K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $626K.
What does The Clark-Fox Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support the economic development of the an individual recipient metropolitan region through program development and investments in K-12 and higher education, public health, immigration, social justice, community leadership, and entrepreneurship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Clark-Fox Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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-Fox Family Foundation's EIN?
The Clark-Fox Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1608523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Clark-Fox Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Clark-Fox Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-clark-fox-family-foundation-morg_8b72aafbb7e244528fce45e269558438
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