Stanley A. and Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation Grant

Stanley A. and Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Stanley A. and Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: April 19, 2025

Summary

The Stanley A. and Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in South Bend and St. Joseph County, Indiana. Established in 1964 to honor Dr. Stanley Clark and his wife Flora, the foundation emphasizes arts, education, health, and human services among its program areas. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501(c)(3) exempt and serve the local community. The foundation continues their legacy of philanthropy and community service.

Overview

Background The Stanley A. and Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation was established in July 1964 in order to benefit the people of South Bend, Indiana and St. Joseph County, Indiana. Dr. Stanley Clark, a prominent physician, was known for his philanthropic deeds. He donated his time and money for numerous organizations until his death on April 18, 1962. South Bend’s Stanley Clark School is named after this exceptional man. His wife, Flora Clark, was also very involved in the community. At the time of her death, she was a member of a number of organizations, including the Women’s Auxiliary of the St. Joseph County Medical Society, the Northern Indiana Historical Society, the Progress Club, and the South Bend Symphony Association. Mrs. Clark created the Stanley A. and Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust to perpetuate her late husband’s memory and their lifetime of service to the community. Mrs. Clark passed away on July 3, 1970. The Stanley A. and Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation was created to support a variety of public and charitable purposes which will benefit the residents of St. Joseph County, Indiana, particularly the City of South Bend. Program areas Arts, culture, and humanitiesEducationEnvironment, animalsHealthHuman servicesPublic/society benefitReligion

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Geographic limitations: City of South Bend, Indiana and St. Joseph County, Indiana