Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation
Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation is a private foundation, based in Breckenridge, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $756.
Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation at a glance
In short: Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation gave $83K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $28K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $82,511
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- Average grant
- $27,504
- Median grant
- $11,125
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was North Texas Community Foundation ($83K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas Community Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Charitable purpose outlined in the agreement establishing the Virginia and Lester Clark Charitable Fund | $67,938 |
| North Texas Community Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Charitable purpose outlined in the agreement establishing the Virginia and Lester Clark Charitable Fund | $11,125 |
| North Texas Community Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Charitable purpose outlined in the agreement establishing the Virginia and Lester Clark Charitable Fund | $3,448 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $781 | $84,817 | $82,511 | 3 | $756 | $1,264 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation is led by David Clark, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
David Clark
President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Barrett Clark
Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Rena Goldsmith
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation
How much does Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation give each year?
Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation gave $83K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation's typical grant size?
Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $11,125, and its average grant was $27,504, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation give grants?
Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (3 grants).
Does Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation's EIN?
Virginia and Lester Clark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6049011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
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 year 2021
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