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Clarke Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in BRISTOL, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Lois A Clarke. It holds total assets of $284K. Annual income is reported at $126K. Total assets have decreased from $412K in 2011 to $305K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and Tennessee. According to available records, Clarke Charitable Foundation has made 184 grants totaling $370K, with a median grant of $600. Annual giving has grown from $83K in 2020 to $164K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $50K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 78 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 34 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Clarke Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 184 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, TN, NC.
Clarke Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $370K across 184 grants. The median grant size is $600, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $50K.
The foundation makes charitable distributions solely to entities exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The foundation will request and retain a copy of each organization's tax determination letter to ensure the recipient is tax-exempt.
Clarke Charitable Foundation is headquartered in BRISTOL, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois A Clarke | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Larry A Clarke | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jim A Street | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$305K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$305K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Revenue
$126K
990PF · 2023
Total Expenses
$156K
990PF · 2023
Total Assets
$284K
990PF · 2023
Net Assets
$284K
990PF · 2023
Total Grants
184
Total Giving
$370K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$600
Unique Recipients
78
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls ClubCHARITABLE | Bristol, VA | $6K | 2022 |
| Healing HandsPUBLIC CHARITY | Bristol, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| Mountain Mission SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Grundy, VA | $15K | 2022 |
| Sequoyah Council Boy Scouts Of AmericaCHARITABLE | Johnson City, TN | $6K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Bristol Tn-Va IncPUBLIC CHARITY | Bristol, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| VcomEDUCATIONAL | Blacksburg, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Samaritans PursePUBLIC CHARITY | Boone, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Appalachian Sustainable DevelopmentPUBLIC CHARITY | Abingdon, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Birthplace Of Country MusicMUSEUM | Bristol, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Holston United Methodist Home For ChildrenRELIGIOUS | Greeneville, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| Morrison SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Bristol, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Barter TheatreCULTURE | Abingdon, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Virginia TechEDUCATIONAL | Blacksburg, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| YwcaCHARITABLE | Bristol, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| Cross Roads Medical MissionCHARITABLE | Bristol, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| King UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Bristol, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyPUBLIC CHARITY | Bristol, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Juvinile Diabetes Research FoundationPUBLIC CHARITY | Boone, IA | $1K | 2022 |
| Dawn Of HopePUBLIC CHARITY | Johnson City, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| East Tennessee State UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Johnson City, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Haven Of RestCHARITABLE | Bristol, TN | $600 | 2022 |
| Teen Challenge Of Tennessee ValleyPUBLIC CHARITY | Savannah, TN | $550 | 2022 |
| Symphony Of The MountainsPERFORMING ARTS | Kingsport, TN | $500 | 2022 |
| Casa VirginiaPUBLIC CHARITY | Woodbridge, VA | $500 | 2022 |
| A Step AheadPUBLIC CHARITY | Johnson City, TN | $500 | 2022 |
| Rivers WayPUBLIC CHARITY | Bluff City, TN | $500 | 2022 |
| Doe River Gorge Ministries IncPUBLIC CHAITY | Hampton, TN | $500 | 2022 |
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