The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation
The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation is a private foundation, based in Williamsburg, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $398K. Net investment income was $436K.
The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation gave $398K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $57K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $397,550
- +59.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,793
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,995,255
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ($150K). Together the top 7 received $398K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 22 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation gives
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 145% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2021) to $398K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $398K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA | Encourages audiences to learn from the past through preservation of 18th-century williamsburg | $150,000 |
| Child Development Resources Williamsburg, VA | Inspire and empower children, families and early childhood professionals to reach their full potential | $50,000 |
| Muscarelle Museum of Art Foundation Williamsburg, VA | Provides a dynamic environment for exploring art at all levels of experience and interest | $50,000 |
| Colonial Behavior Health Williamsburg, VA | To facilitate recovery and resiliency of individuals and families affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders | $50,000 |
| Sentara Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | To improve health by fostering a culture of philanthropy | $50,000 |
| Arc Greater Williamsburg Williamsburg, VA | Serving Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | $25,000 |
| Dream Catchers Toano, VA | Provides equine assisted activities and therapies for individuals with physical, emotional and developmental needs | $22,550 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,995,255 | $547,801 | $541,344 | $397,550 | 7 | $416,281 | $435,699 | $286,712 |
| 2024 | $5,988,798 | $720,742 | $378,590 | $250,000 | 4 | $264,758 | $606,909 | $304,216 |
| 2023 | $5,647,799 | $163,200 | $333,012 | $190,000 | 4 | $208,486 | $66,797 | $293,403 |
| 2022 | $5,744,975 | $299,569 | $413,952 | $250,000 | 3 | $267,718 | $160,910 | $306,081 |
| 2021 | $5,857,128 | $642,490 | $313,179 | $156,170 | 4 | $173,052 | $508,297 | $340,141 |
| 2020 | $5,550,588 | $470,315 | $489,093 | $341,366 | 7 | — | $343,681 | $301,753 |
| 2019 | $5,291,461 | $334,197 | $537,213 | $390,000 | 7 | — | $213,519 | $307,751 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $287K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation is led by L. Alvin Garrison, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
L. Alvin Garrison
President & Director
Secertary & Director → Secretary & Director, 2020
Secretary & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
3.8 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $20K (2025)
Joseph W. Montgomery
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
3.8 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $20K (2025)
Laura Dean Lee
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2024
3.8 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gilbert A. Bartlett (2019–2023) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to L Alvin Garrison (President/Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation
How much does The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation give each year?
The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation gave $398K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $250K across 4 grants.
What is The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $56,793, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation give grants?
The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Williamsburg, VA (5 grants).
Does The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ($150,000), Child Development Resources ($50,000) and Muscarelle Museum of Art Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation?
The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $416K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $287K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation's EIN?
The Gladys and Franklin Clark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1640751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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