Private foundation · EIN 13-3489504 · New York, New York

Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 61 grants paid, $351K total, median $1,000. 54% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
61
$351K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in NY
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.7M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 61 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
New York Landmarks Conservancy IncNew York, NYTo preserve and revitalize new york's architecture$100K
Fidelity Charitable Gift FundCincinnati, OHCharitable-donor advised fund$70K
Center for FictionBrooklyn, NYArts$45K
Author's Guild FoundationNew York, NYAuthors' rights and education$15K
Mt Desert Land and Garden PreserveSeal Harbor, MEEnvironment$12K
House of SpeakeasyNew York, NYArts$11K
Friends of the Upper East Side Historic District IncNew York, NYMaintaining and preserving upper east side architecture$10K
Island Housing TrustNew York, NYPrivate foundation$10K
New York Society LibraryNew York, NYProvide public access to books and resources$10K
New York City Ballet IncNew York, NYPerform, promote, and sustain classical ballet$6,500
Princeton University - Class of 1960Princeton, NJEducation$5,120
Northeast Harbor LibraryNe Harbor, MEEducation$5,000
Friends of AcadiaBar Harbor, MENature$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NYTo provide leadership, advocacy, and education in the field of reproductive care$5,000
Pbs-ThirteenNew York, NYEducation$4,500
New York Theatre BalletNew York, NYArts$3,500
Carnegie Hall CorporationNew York, NYPrivate foundation$2,500
Neighborhood HouseNew York, NYHuman services$2,500
College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, METo educate$2,500
Spence-Chapin Services to Families and ChildrenNew York, NYTo help find loving families for orphans$2,500
University of PennsylvaniaNew York, NYEducation program$2,000
WnycNew York, NYCharity$1,080
Ny Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NYHospital support$1,000
Oakwood CemetaryTroy, NYPrivate charity$1,000
Peconic Land TrustSouthhampton, NYPrivate foundation$1,000
Children of China Pediatrics FonudationNew York, NYPediatrics/disease$1,000
Mount Desert HospitalBar Harbor, METo support health care research$1,000
Community Organized Relief EffortLos Angeles, CATo support crisis response for underserved communities$1,000
Emergency Network Los AngelesLos Angeles, CATo strengthen the la county's emergency management infrastructure$1,000
Mount Desert Nursing AssociationNortheast Harbor, METo provide homecare services for the town of mount desert$1,000
National Audubon Society IncNew York, NYTo protect birds$1,000
Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OHTo help support graduates transition$1,000
The Chapin School LtdNew York, NYIndependent day school for young women$1,000
Pen AmericaNew York, NYLiterature and human rights$725
Pan Mass Challenge Dana Farber CancerNeedham, MAHealth$616
Mt Desert FestivalMount Desert, MEArts$600
Arf HamptonsEast Hampton, NYAnimal care$550
Maine Public RadioLewiston, MEPublic broadcasting$505
Mount Deseert Nursery SchoolNortheast Harbor, METo provide a safe playing environment for children$500
Operation Smile IncVirginia Beach, VATreating cleft lip and palate$500
Pasadena HumanePasadena, CATo support animals in need$500
Whitney Museum of ArtNew York, NYArts$350
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILTo provide food and resources to the hungry$300
Harvard Business School AlumniBoston, MATo support the education of future leaders$300
Alzheimers Disease ResearchClarksburg, MDFor alzheimers related research$250
American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, GATo improve the lives of people with cancer and their families$250
Rockend Art BarnOssining, NYArts$250
Turtle Island Restoration NetworkOlema, CACharity$250
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCImproving environmental sustainability$250
Women for Afghan WomenFresh Meadows, NYSecuring and protecting the rights of disenfranchised afghan women and girls in afghnanistan and new york$250
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYArts$210
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXFor research related to heart disease$200
Environmental Defense FundNew York, NYTo help preserve the environment$200
MomaNew York, NYArts$200
Friends of the EarthWashington, DCTo support environmental sustainability$200
Macular Degeneration AssociationSarasota, FLTo help people with macular degeneration$200
City Year New YorkBoston, MATo support positive school and work environments$150
The Morgan LibraryNew York, NYTo support the teachings of human creativity$150
Multiple Sclerosis Association of AmericaCherry Hill, NJTo ease life for individuals with multiple sclerosis$150
The Frick CollectionNew York, NYTo preserve and display for the collection for the public$135

By state: New York 33 · Ohio 2 · Maine 9 · New Jersey 2 · California 4 · Massachusetts 3

About this foundation

Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $351K across 61 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Susanna Porter & James Clark Giving Fund give?

New York (33 grants), Ohio (2 grants), Maine (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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