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James and Katherine Clark Foundation

EIN 81-0824439 · WA · NTEE T20

Human Services funderHuman Services funders in WashingtonAll Washington foundations
Invitation only Typical grant ~$3.5K Funds in WA, OR, CA +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, James and Katherine Clark Foundation based in WA paid 13 grants totaling $43K to 13 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $5K, with a median of $3.5K. Its largest recipients included ACLU FOUNDATION OF OREGON, GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION, and NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$590,489
Giving (latest yr)
$43,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$3.5K
Recipients
13
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Aclu Foundation of Oregon$5,000
  • Good Samaritan Foundation$4,000
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness$4,000
  • Planned Parenthood of the Columbiawillamette Inc$4,000
  • Clark County Food Bank$3,500

Where grants went

  • Washington$13,500 · 4 grants
  • Oregon$12,500 · 3 grants
  • California$7,500 · 3 grants
  • Maryland$4,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$3,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$2,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (13)

Aclu Foundation of Oregon
Portland, OR
Financial Support for Nonpartisan Organization Dedicated to the Defending and Advancing Civil Liberties and Civil Rights.
$5,000
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Baltimore, MD
To Provide Financial Support for a National Network of Support and Resources, Including a Mental Health Help Line, Education, Awareness, and Advocacy Efforts.
$4,000
Good Samaritan Foundation
Tacoma, WA
To Support the Charitable and Health-related Activities of Good Samaritan Foundation IN Furtherance of Its Mission to Enhance Community Health and Expand Access to Quality Care Through Support of Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital and Related Programs.
$4,000
Planned Parenthood of the Columbiawillamette Inc
Portland, OR
To Provide Financial Assistance for the Planned Parenthood Mission Of:providing Comprehensive Reproductive and Complementary Health Care,to Provide Educational Programs Which Enhance Understanding of Human Sexuality,and to Promote Research and the Advancement of Technology IN Reproductive Health Care.
$4,000
Clark County Food Bank
Vancouver, WA
Financial Support for the Mission of Providing Emergency Food Relief to Individuals and Families IN Clark County, Washington, As Well As Implementing a Preventative Stance Against the Various Causes of Hunger.
$3,500
Columbia Riverkeepers
Hood River, OR
Financial Support for the Mission of Protect and Restore the Water Quality of the Columbia River and All Life Connected to It, From the Headwaters to the Pacific Ocean.
$3,500
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
San Francisco, CA
IN Support of Programs That Provided Immigration Legal Trainings, Technical Assistance, and Educational Materials, and Engages IN Advocacy and Immigrant Civic Engagement to Advance Immigrant Rights.
$3,500
Humane Society of Sw Washington
Vancouver, WA
Financial Support for Enriching the Lives of People, Pets and Our Community Through Adoption and Outreach, and Serving As a Resource for Companion Animal Services and Education.
$3,000
Naacp Legal Defense and Education Fund
New York, NY
Financial Support for Litigation, Advocacy, and Public Education IN Fighting for Racial Justice.
$3,000
Share Vancouver
Vancouver, WA
Assistance to Provide a Spectrum of Services - From Shelters for Individuals and Families Who Experience Homelessness and a Hotmeals Program Providing Free Meals to the Public; an Individual Development Accounts Savings Program to Buy a Home, Car OR Pursue Education; to a 30-Unit Permanent Supportive Housing Apartment Complex.
$3,000
The Trevor Project
West Hollywood, CA
To Provide Financial Support IN the Advocacy of Anti-lgbtq Laws, Connect Lgbtq Peers Through Trevorspace (a Safe Space Social Networking Site), and Conduct Original Research to Capture the Unique Experiences of Lgbtq Young People.
$2,500
K9S for Warriors
Ponte Verde, FL
To Provide Financial Support for the Rescue and Training of Shelter Dogs to Be Paired As Service Dogs for Veterans Experiencing Service-connected Trauma..
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. James and Katherine Clark Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

James and Katherine Clark Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 6 states.

In its most recent filing, James and Katherine Clark Foundation reported 13 itemized grants totaling $43K. Individual grants ranged from $1.5K to $5K (median $3.5K).

Recent recipients include ACLU FOUNDATION OF OREGON, GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION, NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

James and Katherine Clark Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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