The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private
The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it made 10 grants totaling $161,000 to charitable organizations in five states.
The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private at a glance
In short: The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private gave $161K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Delaware. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $161,000
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,100
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $2,251,203
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Delaware (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (302) 429-1481
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chapel & York US Foundation Inc ($45K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware (44%), New York (28%), Pennsylvania (19%), North Carolina (6%), and Indiana (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2021) to $195K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $45,000 |
| The Hickman West Chester, PA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Delaware Center for Horticulture Wilmington, DE | General Support | $20,000 |
| Delaware Art Musemum Wilmington, DE | General Support | $15,000 |
| Appoquinimink Friends Meeting House Odessa, DE | General Support | $12,000 |
| The American Chestnut Foundation Asheville, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Delaware Wild Lands Odessa, DE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bigss Museum of American Art Dover, DE | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cope Environmental Center Centreville, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of First State Inc Wilmington, DE | General Support | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,251,203 | $162,751 | $190,599 | $161,000 | 10 | $171,593 | $146,015 | $183,638 |
| 2024 | $2,278,839 | $153,666 | $171,198 | $143,500 | 9 | $153,367 | $135,605 | $170,747 |
| 2023 | $2,295,550 | $126,590 | $201,625 | $178,000 | 9 | $182,504 | $107,908 | $181,021 |
| 2022 | $2,341,345 | $71,701 | $220,643 | $195,000 | 10 | $199,669 | $52,256 | $171,901 |
| 2021 | $2,475,561 | $96,512 | $159,374 | $133,500 | 8 | $138,499 | $72,869 | $171,737 |
| 2020 | $2,540,224 | $116,499 | $156,258 | $134,000 | 5 | — | $51,878 | $144,150 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Delaware Center for Horticulture describes its mission as improving the environment through horticulture and public greening initiatives, while Delaware Wild Lands describes its work as conserving and preserving natural areas through land acquisition and management. The American Chestnut Foundation says it seeks to return the American chestnut to its native range, and Cope Environmental Center says its mission is to promote sustainability through education and demonstration. Chapel & York US Foundation says it seeks to support charitable and educational organizations worldwide.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $161,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $11,000. All listed grant purposes were general support.
Among the largest awards were $45,000 to Chapel & York US Foundation Inc. in New York, $30,000 to The Hickman in West Chester, Pennsylvania, $20,000 to Delaware Center for Horticulture in Wilmington, and $15,000 to Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington. Other grants included $12,000 to Appoquinimink Friends Meeting House; $10,000 each to The American Chestnut Foundation, Delaware Wild Lands, and Biggs Museum of American Art; $5,000 to Cope Environmental Center; and $4,000 to Friends of First State Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following trustees: Benjamin Lovell, Lydia White, Hadwen White, Thomas White, and PNC Bank N A.
The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$26K (2025)
Benjamin Lovell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lydia White
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hadwen White
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas White
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2020–2024) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $26K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private
How much does The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private give each year?
The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private gave $161K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $144K across 9 grants.
What is The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private's typical grant size?
The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $16,100, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private give grants?
The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private's top state is Delaware, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (3 grants) and Odessa, DE (2 grants).
Does The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private's largest grantees?
The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private's largest 2025 grantees include Chapel & York US Foundation Inc ($45,000), The Hickman ($30,000) and Delaware Center for Horticulture ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private?
The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $184K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private's EIN?
The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6466686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Roger and Sarah Bancroft Clark Private funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-roger-and-sarah-bancroft-clark-private-morg_7851fa1921e3466bb2a8e300c2cf016a
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