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
$342M
General Operations & Capacity
$505M
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Amount Invested
$591M
Students Supported Annually
875
Total Scholarships
$350M
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Amount Invested
$452M
General Operations & Capacity
75%
Investments in DC Students
$173M
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Amount Invested
$176M
Transition Services Provided
230K
Veterans Securing Employment
12K
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Search strategic investments
The information in this database represents a selection of our investments from 2016 – 2025.
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General operations
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Leadership development programming
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Scholarships for UMD Students
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Clark Scholars Program Network office and student space
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Establishment of the Clark Scholars Program Network
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Academic, financial and professional development support for engineering students who exhibit strong leadership potential.Investment Area
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New mini-pitch sites at 10 DC public school locations
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Academic boot camp programming, alumni engagement and capacity building
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Headmaster's Endowment Fund for students and alumni
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Engineering initiatives
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Distinguished Professorships for Early Childhood Intervention & Advocacy and Maternal-Infant Health
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