The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $293.6M. Net investment income was $12.5M.
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation gave $293.6M across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $36.7M), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $293,638,566
- -30.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- -52.9% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $36,704,821
- +47.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $16,750,000
- Primary geography
- New York (79% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Blue Meridian Partners Inc ($201.5M). Together the top 7 received $293.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 19 grants of 53 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $143.2M (2020) to $422.7M (2021). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $293.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc New York, NY | Grant payments to bmp for general operations and disbursements to grantees | $201,538,566 |
| Harlem Children's Zone New York, NY | Strategic Plan Support | $30,000,000 |
| Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Tulsa, OK | To Support Historically Black Colleges and Universities | $25,000,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA | To Support to Emcf Laboratory Renovation Fund | $25,000,000 |
| Center for Creative Leadership Greensboro, NC | Propelnext 2.0 | $8,500,000 |
| Nurse Family Partnership Denver, CO | To Support Scaling Plan | $2,500,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone New York, NY | To support its ongoing work with disadvantaged children, youth and families | $1,000,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn, NY | To Support the 2022 Brooklyn Artists Ball | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-9,289,427 | $295,061,220 | $293,638,566 | 8 | $294,504,767 | $12,519,440 | $6,271,478 |
| 2021 | $321,832,824 | $79,750,310 | $158,825,707 | $422,700,000 | 17 | — | $37,790,377 | $27,567,753 |
| 2020 | $667,303,729 | $41,338,798 | $456,361,976 | $143,187,371 | 28 | — | $42,213,896 | $35,548,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.3M for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation is led by Nancy Roob, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Nancy Roob
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$92K (2020) → $57K (2022)
H. Lawrence Clark
Chair
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James M. Clark Jr.
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Stefano
CFO, Assistant Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$59K (2020) → $33K (2022)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $57K, to Nancy Roob (President & Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
How much does The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation give each year?
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation gave $293.6M across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $422.7M across 17 grants.
What is The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $16,750,000, and its average grant was $36,704,821, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation give grants?
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oklahoma (9%) and Massachusetts (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation's largest grantees?
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Blue Meridian Partners Inc ($201,538,566), Harlem Children's Zone ($31,000,000 across 2 grants) and Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation ($25,000,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation's EIN?
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7047034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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