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
Courtney Clark Pastrick Named a 2021 Washingtonian of the Year
Courtney Clark Pastrick is a pioneering leader and philanthropist. She has demonstrated her commitment to improving the lives of those in need in the Washington area for over 40 years. Read More: Courtney Clark Pastrick Named a 2021 Washingtonian of the Year
University of Maryland has a new tech education program for grad students
Students can enroll in the 10-month certificate program for classes starting in August. Read More: University of Maryland has a new tech education program for grad students
Tenorio to Become Georgia Tech’s First Clark Scholar Graduate
In 2018, the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation partnered with Georgia Tech to launch the A. James Clark Scholars Program in the College of Engineering. Read More: Tenorio to Become Georgia Tech’s First Clark Scholar Graduate
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