Our Approach
The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation is committed to helping hard workers achieve. Our dedicated staff conduct thorough research to identify potential grantees, often working through our network of trusted community leaders, subject-matter experts and seasoned philanthropists. We then conduct a rigorous due diligence process to evaluate each grantee organization’s capacity to effectively steward our funds and produce measurable results from our investment. We seek out grantees who build practical and immediate connections between effort and opportunity in:
Focus Areas
Engineering Initiatives
Engineers are problem-solvers, and we believe the world needs more of them.
DC Initiatives
We give back to the community that has given so much to us.
Veterans Initiatives
We invest in those who have served our country and the families who support them.
Grantees in the News
Durham Elementary School Students describe their experience at the Duke Clark Scholars STEM camp
STEM Leadership Camp | A. James Clark Scholars | Pratt School of Engineering | Duke University Read More: Durham Elementary School Students describe their experience at the Duke Clark Scholars STEM camp
N.C. A&T engineering school receives $1M donation from Clark Foundation
The College of Engineering at North Carolina A&T University’ has received a $1 million investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation. Read More: N.C. A&T engineering school receives $1M donation from Clark Foundation
25 Private Colleges Whose Graduates Go on to Earn the Most Money
Eventual earning prospects are the most important metric for some students when deciding which college to attend. Read More: 25 Private Colleges Whose Graduates Go on to Earn the Most Money
Our Selection Process
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Instead, we have a dedicated team of professionals that conducts extensive research and outreach to identify potential grantees. We look for organizations whose work matches our investment priorities and who have proven capacity to effectively steward funds and achieve results.
Generally, we seek grantees based on:
- Alignment with our values and focus areas
- Capacity to manage and leverage large-scale grants
- Ability to produce measurable results