The Gertler Clark Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, primarily focusing on education, community service, and health-related initiatives. It funds various educational institutions, scholarships, and community-focused organizations, reflecting a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and community welfare. Additionally, the foundation supports environmental conservation efforts and health charities, indicating a broad interest in improving quality of life and promoting sustainability. While it primarily operates within Massachusetts, its funding extends to organizations in other states as well.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits or university-affiliated programs with a clear Massachusetts presence or impact in education, community initiatives, arts, conservation, or health, seeking typical grants in the small-to-mid range.
Good Fit
- • Programs or projects with a strong Massachusetts footprint or clear local impact.
- • Education-related initiatives, scholarships, visiting lectureships, or university-aligned work.
- • Community service, arts, conservation, or health programs consistent with past recipients.
- • Requests that match the foundation's common award sizes (many grants under $25k, occasional larger awards).
- • Introductions or nominations from trusted intermediaries, institutional partners, or board contacts.
Geography
Giving is geographically concentrated: in the latest year about 82% of dollars supported organizations in the foundation's home state even though recipients appeared across eight states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many independent organizations in the observed years (27, 35, and 42 distinct recipients by year), and the latest year included 42 distinct recipients, indicating a broad recipient set for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
Filings and application notes state the funder accepts only preselected applicants, which creates an invitation-driven process; while the latest year shows 23 new recipients, the explicit 'preselected only' practice and lack of public submission routes make it unlikely that an unfamiliar organization can enter the portfolio without referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
