Clark Associates Charitable Foundation
Clark Associates Charitable Foundation is the corporate foundation of Clark Associates Inc. (Lancaster, PA), incorporated in 2001; the corporate site states the foundation has distributed over $44M and gives over $7.5M in grants annually. The site describes grant priorities and monthly application review and provides contact information for the foundation's executive director.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Pennsylvania-based nonprofit (especially Lancaster-area) with clear, documented programs in community services, youth education, food/homeless services, conservation, or faith-based ministries, able to provide the requested financial statements and 501(c)(3) documentation.
Good Fit
- • Organization operates primarily in Pennsylvania, preferably Lancaster County or nearby.
- • Project or program aligns with community services, youth education, food security, homelessness, fire/first‑responder support, conservation, or faith-based work.
- • Can supply a standard grant application packet (mission, history, board, financial statements, 501(c)(3) docs).
- • Requests sized to typical distributions (many small-to-mid grants, with occasional larger capital awards).
- • Demonstrated local impact or partnerships in the Lancaster region.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Pennsylvania: in the latest year about 92% of dollars went to PA organizations despite grants recorded across many states, indicating a strong in‑state focus centered on Lancaster and surrounding counties.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a very large and diverse recipient set (296 distinct recipients) across many mission areas and grant sizes, with a mix of small operating gifts and occasional large awards, consistent with broad recipient variety.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of accessibility includes published application instructions, a named executive director contact, monthly review process, and a high count of new grantees in 2024 (153 new recipients), which together indicate that unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
