Children’s National Gets Millions in Federal Funding for Pandemic Preparedness

The Covid-19 pandemic worsened health disparities for the country’s most vulnerable populations — including kids — and Children’s National Hospital has secured millions of federal dollars to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Clark Scholar, Nicole Frey witnessed one of her experiments get launched to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Dragon

“There’s something about space that, once you’re working on it, it’s addictive,” said Frey.

Maryland Promise Scholarship Program

“Check out the profile to see the amazing impact that the generous gift from the Clark Foundation has had on our program!”

DCCK Participates in a Day of Advocacy for the Food Donation Improvement Act

DC Central Kitchen participated in a day of advocacy on Capitol Hill to champion the Food Donation Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill recently introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, which offers a critical step toward ending hunger and food waste.

BME Undergrad Helps Build Lab for Experiment Headed to International Space Station

Nicole Frey has never seen a rocket launch in person. Thursday evening, she’ll get to watch one at Kennedy Space Center in Florida up close — and with more than a passing interest.

MacKenzie Scott donates $10M to D.C.’s Urban Alliance

Here’s how the nonprofit will use the record donation.

The Field Report: In DC, Lawmakers Push ‘Common Sense’ Food Waste Solution

A new bill would make it easier for businesses and organizations to donate surplus food, helping fight hunger and reduce food waste.

Bob Flanagan accepted the Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Arne M. Sorenson Excellence in Leadership Award on behalf of the Clark Foundation

The Clark Foundation has continued Mr. Clark’s longtime support of the Economic Club through its commitment of $600,000 to the David M. Rubenstein/Economic Club of Washington, DC Scholarship Program which supports 30 scholars annually through their college journey.

D.C. Organizations Fight Food Insecurity During Summer Break

DC Central Kitchen is preparing free lunches to deliver to children in Washington, D.C., at swimming pools, schools and summer camps.

Happy Independence Day!

As we celebrate the #FourthOfJuly, the Clark Foundation is proud to support the brave men and women who have served our country with investments to date that total $75 million towards their health, education, and future.