The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc
The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Middleburg, Virginia. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including animal rescues, humane organizations, and wildlife and therapeutic-horse programs. The foundation’s 2022 filing is marked as its final return and says it voluntarily terminated in June 2023, so it appears to have wound down.
The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc gave $165K across 12 grants in 2023 (avg $14K), mostly in Virginia. 58% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $165,295
- +161.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $13,775
- +74.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,700
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (91% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2022 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing also states that the foundation terminated in June 2023; this application policy should not be read as current.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 300 201 Chestnut Street, Middleburg, VA 20118
Phone: (540) 687-6400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The American Donkey Trust ($133K). Together the top 10 received $164K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 32 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 7% to Maryland, 1% to Vermont, and less than 1% to West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 33% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2021) to $165K (2023). In 2023 it made 12 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Donkey Trust Middleburg, VA | General Operating Support | $132,795 |
| Lifehorse Inc Thurmont, MD | General Operating Support | $8,000 |
| Middleburg Humane Foundation Middleburg, VA | General Operating Support | $5,500 |
| Blue Ridge Wildlife Center Boyce, VA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Rainbow Therapeutic Riding School Haymarket, VA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Rocky's Horse Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc Thurmont, MD | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Gerda's Equine Rescue Inc West Townshend, VT | General Operating Support | $2,400 |
| Pawssible Beginnings Rescue Inc Clear Spring, MD | General Operating Support | $1,200 |
| Page County Animal Shelter Stanley, VA | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship Millwood, VA | General Operating Support | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10,887 | $178,677 | $165,295 | 12 | $165,295 | $10,035 | $5,759 |
| 2022 | $167,790 | $12,528 | $71,061 | $63,325 | 8 | $63,325 | $11,119 | $9,950 |
| 2021 | $226,323 | $20,930 | $68,006 | $61,990 | 12 | — | $19,212 | $12,453 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working with animals. For example, Middleburg Humane Foundation says its mission is to provide safe, sanitary living conditions and protection from abuse and neglect for animals through community outreach, assistance, education, and intervention. Blue Ridge Wildlife Center says it rescues, treats, and rehabilitates injured, orphaned, and sick native wildlife, with the goal of returning them to the wild. Gerda’s Equine Rescue says it rescues and rehabilitates animals, primarily horses, promotes adoption, and operates a facility to carry out that work.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $165,295. The median grant was $2,700; grants ranged from $400 to $132,795. The largest listed grants were $132,795 to The American Donkey Trust, $8,000 to LifeHorse Inc, $5,500 to Middleburg Humane Foundation, and $5,000 each to Blue Ridge Wildlife Center and Rainbow Therapeutic Riding School. All were reported as general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Patricia D Thomas and Bob Soonthornchai as directors.
The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Patricia D. Thomas
Director
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $8K (2023)
Bob Soonthornchai
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $8K, to Patricia D Thomas (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc
How much does The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc gave $165K across 12 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $63K across 8 grants.
What is The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $2,700, and its average grant was $13,775, across 12 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Middleburg, VA (2 grants) and Thurmont, MD (2 grants).
Does The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include The American Donkey Trust ($132,795), Lifehorse Inc ($8,000) and Middleburg Humane Foundation ($5,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working with animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2022 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1911267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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