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
UMD Events to Mark 9/11’s 20th Anniversary
The University of Maryland will mark the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with discussions, remembrances and reflections, and a call to service. Read More: UMD Events to Mark 9/11’s 20th Anniversary
The Mission Continues Honors 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Through Nationwide Service Projects
Service Projects Across Country Commemorate the 20 Years of Service Inspired on that Day. Read More: The Mission Continues Honors 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Through Nationwide Service Projects
UMD’s Darryll Pines talks about returning to campus — and the cross-Potomac friendship that helped him through his first year as president
Darryll Pines embarked on his first year as president of the University of Maryland in College Park during a time that could only be summed up as uncertain. Read More: UMD’s Darryll Pines talks about returning to campus — and the cross-Potomac friendship that helped him through his first year as president
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