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
#BackToSchoolMonth is a time to prepare, equip and support our kids to succeed.
As a pillar of our DC Initiatives, we stand committed to supporting District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and DC Public Charter Schools to improve educational outcomes for students of all ages. Read More: #BackToSchoolMonth is a time to prepare, equip and support our kids to succeed.
How can we better prepare kids for college?
This #BackToSchoolMonth, we are excited to spotlight the incredible work of #DCPS Persists, an alumni retention program dedicated to helping Washington DC high school graduates navigate the journey to and through college. Read More: How can we better prepare kids for college?
International Day of Friendship
“I am extremely grateful for the Clark Scholars Program. Not only did it make my college tuition affordable, but it also brought me four years of amazing opportunities and great friendships.” Read More: International Day of Friendship
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