Clarke Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBristol, Tennessee · EIN 26-3561790 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$145K
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$677K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LOIS A CLARKE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1239 LAKEVIEW DOCK ROAD, BRISTOL TN 37620 |
| Phone | 2766451406 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A FORM FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS BUT MAY DEVELOP SUCH A FORM IN THE FUTURE. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | 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. |
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
69% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Scounts of America | Irving, TX | Public charity | $27,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Bristol, VA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| United Way of Bristol Tn-Va Inc | Bristol, TN | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Mountain Mission School | Grundy, VA | Educational | $15,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Public charity | $10,000 |
| YWCA | Bristol, TN | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Feeding My Sheep | Vansant, VA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Morrison School | Bristol, VA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Theatre Guild of Buchanan County | Oakwood, VA | Performing arts | $5,000 |
| Barter Theatre | Abingdon, VA | Culture | $3,200 |
| Feeding Swva | Salem, VA | Public charity | $2,500 |
| Healing Hands | Bristol, TN | Public charity | $2,500 |
| Cross Roads Medical Mission | Bristol, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | Educational | $1,500 |
| Ballad Health Foundation | Johnson City, TN | Children's hospital | $1,200 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Educational | $1,000 |
| Doe River Gorge Ministries Inc | Hampton, TN | Public chaity | $1,000 |
| Holston Childresns Home | Greeneville, TN | Childrens home | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Disaster | Pittsburgh, PA | Public charity | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Bristol, TN | Public charity | $1,000 |
| University of Virginia | Chartlottesville, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Virginia Tech Athletics | Blacksburg, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Greeneville, SC | Health services | $750 |
| 421 Volunteer Fire Department | Bristol, TN | Volunteer rescue | $500 |
| Bristol Humane Society | Bristol, VA | Charitable | $500 |
| The Hope Center | Plano, TX | Public charity | $500 |
| Aarp | Bristol, VA | Public charity | $200 |
| Dawn of Hope | Johnson City, TN | Public charity | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Public charity | $200 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | Public charity | $200 |
| Santa Pal | Bristol, VA | Charitable | $200 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | Charitable | $200 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | Washington, DC | Educational | $150 |
| American Heart Association | Johnson City, TN | Public charity | $120 |
| Bristol Life Saving Crew | Bristol, VA | Public charity | $100 |
| Girls Inc | Bristol, VA | Charitable | $100 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Public charity | $100 |
| Kingsport Fire Fighters | Kingsport, TN | Charitable | $100 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, NY | Health services | $100 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $100 |
| American Kidney Fund | Rockville, MD | Public charity | $50 |
| Pheasants Forever | Saint Paul, MN | Public charity | $50 |
| Red Tail Squandron | New Windsor, NY | Public charity | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144,870 | 43 |
| 2023 | $93,280 | 65 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103130
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3561790
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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