CLARK ASSOCIATES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

LANCASTER, PAEIN 256773373 Website

Annual Giving

$6.8M

Grants

296

Median Grant

$2K

Organizations Funded

116

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Foundation Overview

Mission

Clark Associates Charitable Foundation (CACF) was incorporated in 2001 and provides funding to organizations serving people in need and those delivering positive experiences for youth.

Focus Areas

faith-based organizationshomelessness and shelter servicesfood security and food banksyouth education (k-12)scholarships and higher education supportservices for children (including advocacy for abused/neglected children)disability services and pediatric rehabilitationaffordable housing and habitat/homebuilding

Grant Types

scholarshipsoperating supportcapital projects and renovationsprogrammatic grantsequipment grantsemergency/disaster relief

Funded Initiatives

Over $6.5M in annual grants to 317 unique charities in 25 cities and 9 states in 2023. Nearly 300 employees received grants for nonprofits they are personally connected to. Total of over $33 million distributed since inception.

How to Apply

Grant applications must show sound financial operations, non-government funding sources, active volunteerism, and include detailed rationale for request. Applications evaluated monthly by CACF.

Does Not Fund

Areas not included: organizations solely supporting animals, youth sport teams, and political causes. Provides funding for special projects and initiatives rather than operating expenses.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024

$6.8M

Grants

296

Median

$2K

States

2023+41%

$6.9M

Grants

276

Median

$3K

States

2022

$4.9M

Grants

211

Median

$3K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$2K

Typical Grant (Median)

$100

Smallest

$1K

25th Pctile

$10K

75th Pctile

$1.2M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $1K and $10K.

Largest Recent Grants

$1.2M

2024

WATER STREET RESCUE MISSION

PA · SUPPORT COMMUNITY OVERCOMING POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS

$851K

2024

LANCASTER CONSERVANCY

PA · SUPPORT PRESERVATION OF NATURAL LANDS IN LANCASTER AND YORK COUNTIES, PA

$250K

2024

SCHREIBER PEDIATRIC REHAB CENTER

PA · SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND FAMILIES

$250K

2024

CHILDREN DESERVE A CHANCE FOUNDATION

PA · SUPPORT YOUTH EDUCATION

$250K

2024

LANCASTER COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

PA · FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOL MUSICAL

Geographic Focus

$6.2M208 grants

$278K5 grants

$60K3 grants

$57K10 grants

$31K8 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$51.3M

$6.8M(13.3%)

2023

$49.4M

$6.9M(13.9%)

2022

$44.4M

$4.9M(11.0%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.