Investments
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
$463M
General Operations & Capacity
$567M
Investments by Year
Investments by Focus Area
Amount Invested
$592M
Students Supported Annually
875
Total Scholarships
$406M
Investments by Year
Investments by Focus Area
Amount Invested
$455M
General Operations & Capacity
84%
Investments in DC Students
$175M
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.
| Organization | Investment Purpose | Investment Amount | Year | Investment Area |
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Children's National Hospital
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Establishment of the Clark Parent & Child Network
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$36,000,000
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2020
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Investment Purpose Establishment of the Clark Parent & Child Network About This Investment This investment in Children's National Hospital launched the Clark Parent & Child Network. The Network is comprised of a comprehensive set of innovative clinical and research interventions designed to support children's development from conception through age three, with a focus on maternal wellness, stress and early development needs. The goal of the Network is to provide the best possible start to each child's life and strengthen families, leading to exceptional long-term health outcomes.Investment Area Sub-category Funding Category |
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City Year
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General operations
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$300,000
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2020
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Investment Purpose General operations Investment Area Sub-category Funding Category |
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CityBridge Education
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CityWorks DC
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$700,000
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2020
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Investment Purpose CityWorks DC Investment Area Sub-category Funding Category |
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CityBridge Education
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General operations
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$1,500,000
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2020
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Investment Purpose General operations Investment Area Sub-category Funding Category |
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Consortium of Catholic Academies
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COVID-19 emergency response funding
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$250,000
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2020
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Investment Purpose COVID-19 emergency response funding Investment Area Sub-category Funding Category |
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DC Bilingual Public Charter School
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School campus expansion
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$2,000,000
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2020
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Investment Purpose School campus expansion Investment Area Sub-category Funding Category |
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DC CAP Scholars
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Scholarships for Washington, DC students attending George Mason University
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$800,000
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2020
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Investment Purpose Scholarships for Washington, DC students attending George Mason University Investment Area Sub-category Funding Category |
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DC Central Kitchen
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New facility construction and culinary training programs
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$500,000
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2020
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Investment Purpose New facility construction and culinary training programs Investment Area Sub-category Funding Category |
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DC Greens
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Expansion of Produce Rx program to pediatric patients
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$250,000
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2020
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Investment Purpose Expansion of Produce Rx program to pediatric patients Investment Area Sub-category Funding Category |
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Digital Pioneers Academy
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General operations
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$600,000
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2020
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Investment Purpose General operations Investment Area Sub-category Funding Category |
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