The Clark Foundation followed an investment-oriented approach to philanthropy. Instead of making gifts, we invested strategically for long-term success and considered grantees our partners.
Since 2016, the Clark Foundation has invested more than $1.4 billion.
Investments at a glance
Amount Invested
$1.4B
Invested in Scholarships
$434M
General Operations & Capacity
$554M
Investments by Year
Investments by Focus Area
Amount Invested
$591M
Students Supported Annually
875
Total Scholarships
$382M
Investments by Year
Investments by Focus Area
Amount Invested
$452M
General Operations & Capacity
75%
Investments in DC Students
$173M
Investments by Year
Investments by Focus Area
Amount Invested
$176M
Transition Services Provided
243K
Veterans Securing Employment
12K
Investments by Year
Investments by Focus Area
Search strategic investments
The information in this database represents a selection of our investments from 2016 – 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.