Clark Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Oregon · EIN 23-7423789 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.7M
Organizations funded129
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$31.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MR RM CLARK |
|---|---|
| Address | 9755 SW BARNES ROAD SUITE 440, PORTLAND OR 97225 |
| Phone | 5036279978 |
| MIKE@COASTERPROPERTIES.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN THE FORM OF A LETTER AND MUST INCLUDE A LIST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY OR PROJECT, A BUDGET, AND OTHER INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BY THE CLARK FOUNDATION'S DIRECTORS. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | THE APPLICANT MUST BE A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS OR SCIENTIFIC AND IS LOCATED IN THE PORTLAND, OREGON METROPOLITAN AREA. NO SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS, STUDENT LOANS, OR OTHER PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS MAY BE MADE BY THE CLARK FOUNDATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Academy | Portland, OR | Educational - various programs | $140,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Found | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $100,000 |
| Oregon Health & Science Univ Founda | Portland, OR | Charitable - medical equipment | $50,000 |
| St Andrews Nativity School | Portland, OR | Educational - scholarship program | $50,000 |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | Charitable - building fund | $50,000 |
| Idanha-Detriot Rural Fire Dept | Idanha, OR | Charitable - building fund | $40,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | Charitable - food /operating funds | $40,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Oregon | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $35,000 |
| De LA Salle North Catholic High | Portland, OR | Educational - financial aid | $34,500 |
| Our Just Future | Portland, OR | Charitable - affordable housing | $30,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Camp Ukandu | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Columbia River Martime Museum | Astoria, OR | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Dress for Success | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Edison High School | Portland, OR | Education - tuition assistance | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Portland, OR | Charitable - scholarships | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross Catholic School | Portland, OR | Educational - tuition assistance | $25,000 |
| Living Deseret | Palm Desert, CA | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Maybelle Center | Portland, OR | Charitable - grant project | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Portland, OR | Charitable - senior food programs | $25,000 |
| Medical Teams International | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Oregon Coast Aquarium | Newport, OR | Charitable - operating funds | $25,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | Cultural - oregon experience series | $25,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Portland, OR | Charitable - building fund | $25,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Cultural - program & building suppor | $25,000 |
| Sisters of St Mary of Oregon | Beaverton, OR | Education - tuition assistance | $25,000 |
| Sisters of the Holy Names | Marylhurst, OR | Charitable - operating expenes | $25,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Portland | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $25,000 |
| Casa for Children - Multnomah | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $20,000 |
| Dove Lewis Animal Hospital | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $20,000 |
| Heart of Oregon Corps | Bend, OR | Charitable - building fund | $20,000 |
| LA Pine Community Kitchen | LA Pine, OR | Charitable - food bank & oper exp | $20,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | Charitable - operating funds | $20,000 |
| Casa for Children - Clatsop | Astoria, OR | Charitable - program support | $15,000 |
| Every Child Pdx | Portland, OR | Charitable - children programs | $15,000 |
| Holy Family School | Portland, OR | Educational - tuition assistance | $15,000 |
| Impact Nw | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Portland, OR | Cultural - program & building suppor | $15,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | Portland, OR | Education - music & community engage | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church | Portland, OR | Cultural - program support | $15,000 |
| Park Academy | Lake Oswego, OR | Education - program support | $15,000 |
| Project Lemonade | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $15,000 |
| St Mary's Home for Boys | Beaverton, OR | Educational - program support | $15,000 |
| Store to Door | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $15,000 |
| Urban Gleaners | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $15,000 |
| Ascend | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $12,500 |
| Adelante Mujeres | Forest Grove, OR | Charitable - youth development | $10,000 |
| Albertina Kerr | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Greater Portla | Beaverton, OR | Charitable - program support | $10,000 |
| Broadway Rose Theatre | Tigard, OR | Cultural - program & building suppor | $10,000 |
| Cannon Beach Police Dept | Cannon Beach, OR | Charitable - program support | $10,000 |
| Chamber Music Northwest | Portland, OR | Cultural - program & building suppor | $10,000 |
| Coaster Theatre Productions | Cannon Beach, OR | Cultural - play sponsor | $10,000 |
| Friendly House | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Hopewell House | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $10,000 |
| Linnton Community Center | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | Portland, OR | Cultural - program & building suppor | $10,000 |
| Oregon Historical Society | Portland, OR | Cultural - operating funds | $10,000 |
| Oregon Rail Foundation | Portland, OR | Cultural - exhibits | $10,000 |
| Partners for Hunger Free Oregon | Portland, OR | Charitable - program support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 129 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,745,300 | 129 |
| 2024 | $1,643,000 | 114 |
| 2023 | $1,793,500 | 95 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612299349100231
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7423789
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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