Clark Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Twice a year
- Next expected
- December 31, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines each year: June 30 · December 31
From the program guidelines: “Applications are reviewed twice yearly, with deadlines of June 30th and December 31st.”
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Eligible organizations
- Non-profit organizations in Oregon are eligible to apply.
Other requirements
- The Foundation typically awards grants for specific projects over general operating requests.
Overview
The Clark Foundation Grant supports qualified non-profit organizations in Oregon, focusing on social services, education, and health. Applications are reviewed twice yearly, with deadlines of June 30th and December 31st. Organizations with existing philanthropic relationships or Board member involvement receive preferred funding. This grant aims to enhance community support and foster impactful initiatives.
NOTE: Please see the explanation of the deadlines below.
Applications received between January 1st and June 30th are reviewed at the Foundation's September meeting.Applications received between July 1st and December 31st are reviewed at the Foundation's March meeting.
The Clark Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to qualified non-profit organizations in Oregon. Established in 1968 by Maurie Clark, the Foundation continues to be directed by members of the Clark family and other civic or charitable minded individuals intent on supporting the community at large.
The majority of the Foundation's grants are awarded in the areas of social services, education and health and human services with a smaller percentage available for cultural and religious organizations.
Eligibility
Non-profit organizations in Oregon are eligible to apply.The Foundation typically awards grants for specific projects over general operating requests.
What Clark Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 129
- Total given
- $1.75M
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $1,000–$140K
- By dollars: Oregon 98%, California 1%, Indiana <1%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR; Beaverton, OR; Bend, OR.
- 4% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
St Mary's Academy · Portland, OR
Educational - various programs
$140K
Providence St Vincent Medical Found · Portland, OR
Charitable - program support
$100K
Oregon Health & Science Univ Founda · Portland, OR
Charitable - medical equipment
$50K
University of Portland · Portland, OR
Charitable - building fund
$50K
Idanha-Detriot Rural Fire Dept · Idanha, OR
Charitable - building fund
$40K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Social services
- Education
- Healthcare
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