Vanderbilt University | The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation

Organization	Investment Purpose	Investment Amount	Year	Investment Area
Details Vanderbilt University	Details Commercializing Engineering Innovations for Societal Impact program	Details $2,500,000	Details 2025	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Commercializing Engineering Innovations for Societal Impact program Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category Engineering Pathways Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Pilot & Seed Funding Investment Amount $2,500,000 Year 2025 View Grantee
Details Vanderbilt University	Details Clark Scholars Program	Details $19,232,000	Details 2017	Details Engineering Initiatives
Investment Purpose Clark Scholars Program About This Investment Academic, financial and professional development support for engineering students who exhibit strong leadership potential. Investment Area Engineering Initiatives Sub-category Clark Scholars Program Funding Category Funding Category Capacity Building Our investments in strategic planning, fundraising, communications, evaluation and technology helped strengthen operations and infrastructure to support long-term sustainability. Scholarships Our scholarship investments supported K-12 students in the DC region, as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing engineering degrees. Endowments Our targeted endowment investments will provide ongoing financial support for students, professorships, and educational programs. Pilot & Seed Funding Our investments in launching new programs and initiatives focused on taking calculated risks, supporting bold ideas, and enabling our grantees to learn and adapt quickly. General Operations & Scaling Our investments in general operations reflected our trust-based approach to grantmaking. This flexible, unrestricted funding supported our partners’ ability to scale, learn and improve while adapting to their communities’ changing needs. Facilities & Renovations Our investments supported the construction and renovation of schools, medical and training facilities, community centers, museums, and parks. Scholarships Endowments Investment Amount $19,232,000 Year 2017 View Grantee