The Clark Hunter Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in September 2005, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
-5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$419K
+1.9% YoY
Grant Count
54
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+1.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts and creative fields
- Religious organizations
- Medical and health services
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Ohio.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Pennsylvania
- Massachusetts
- Ohio
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $5,114,576
- Total Revenue: $293,158
- Total Expenses: $476,499
- Net Income: -$183,341
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,700,000
- Total Distributions: $413,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,114,576 | $5,398,375 | $5,755,118 |
| Revenue | $293,158 | $115,339 | $548,192 |
| Expenses | $476,499 | $469,228 | $507,530 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $418,860 | $413,048 | $443,960 |
| Net Investment Income | $136,191 | $119,087 | $78,545 |
| Distributable Amount | $394,015 | $50,722 | $416,845 |
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
235 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Susan E Hunter — Director and President
- Sallie J Zoerb — Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
- Helen Clark — Director and Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan E Hunter | Director and President | 0.5 | — |
| Helen Clark | Director and Secretary | 0.25 | — |
Subject 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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