Private foundation · EIN 46-5567994 · Addison, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ruth and Warren Clark Legacy Foundation

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: 6 grants paid, $246K total, median $35K. 83% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$246K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in TX
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 4 of 6 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Adaptive Sports Center of Crested ButteCrested Butte, COFinancial assistance for programs that support disabled people through outdoor activities.$70K
Powered to MoveAllen, TXFinancial assistance for operations$50K
Community Partners of DallasDallas, TXGrant to support 2024 back to school drive for vulnerable children$30K
Kinetic GrooveDallas, TXGrant to support progams and operations$28K

By state: Texas 5 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Ruth and Warren Clark Legacy Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Addison, Texas, administered in care of Dale Clark, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Ruth and Warren Clark Legacy Foundation 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 Ruth and Warren Clark Legacy Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $246K across 6 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Ruth and Warren Clark Legacy Foundation give?

Texas (5 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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