More than 35 years
Our Reach
Impact Over the Years
The Clark Foundation is in the final year of its decade-long sunset strategy and will close its doors on December 31, 2025.
Between 1987 and 2025, it has committed over $1 billion in assets across more than 400 organizations and institutions focusing on the following strategic areas: educating future generations of engineering leaders, improving the lives of veterans and their families, and providing members of the DC community the best opportunity to thrive.
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10 year
spend-down
$1 billion+
committed
400+
organizations supported
Our Areas of Impact
The Foundation is laying the groundwork for its mission to live on long after its sunset in 2025. Click on an investment area to learn more about our work.
A Plan for the Future
We’re Building a Legacy
of Opportunity
Expanding opportunities that allow individuals and communities to thrive is at the heart of the Clark Foundation’s mission.
In its final year, the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation continues its steadfast commitment to Mr. Clark’s legacy, working to ensure that partners have the leadership, infrastructure, and financial strength to grow and support their communities today and in the future.
Our Founders
A. James Clark &
Alice B. Clark
For the last 38 years, the Clark family has been building their Foundation one investment at a time, quietly and generously supporting those willing to work hard to achieve their greatest ambitions.
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