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
Operation Homefront Presents Cornerstone Award to Peter McGuinness, President and Chief Operating Officer of Chobani
Operation Homefront recognizes Peter McGuinness with its Cornerstone Award. The nonprofit presents the award to individuals who have gone above and beyond to help the organization accomplish its vital mission. Read More: Operation Homefront Presents Cornerstone Award to Peter McGuinness, President and Chief Operating Officer of Chobani
Engineering’s Shun Ahmed is 2022 Outstanding Senior at Vanderbilt
Shun Ahmed has a passion for diversity, inclusion and volunteering. Vanderbilt community members recognized Ahmed’s impact throughout her time at Vanderbilt when she was named 2022 Outstanding Senior on Oct. 23 during the halftime program of the Homecoming football game versus Mississippi State. Read More: Engineering’s Shun Ahmed is 2022 Outstanding Senior at Vanderbilt
The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation Invests in Dog Tag Inc.’s Expansion
Washington, D.C.— Today, the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation announces a $1.8M investment in Dog Tag Inc. to support its January 2022 launch of a fellowship program in Chicago, Illinois. Read More: The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation Invests in Dog Tag Inc.’s Expansion
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