Clarkson Family Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Clarkson Family Foundation supports youth, parks and recreation, local events, community improvement, education and human services in South Dakota.

FUNDING AREAS: Youth, parks and recreation, local events, community improvement, education, human services

IP TAKE: This is a steady supporter of general operating support in South Dakota but also a funder that seeks out its own grantees rather than accepting unsolicited requests.

PROFILE: Established in 2001, the Clarkson Family Foundation (CFF) is a family foundation based in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Clarkson family members have been long-time residents of this region and consistently give back to the local community. Pioneer Bank & Trust is the trustee for CFF. There are several directors of the foundation but no full-time staff members. It funds local efforts for youth, parks and recreation, local events, community improvement, education and human services.

The Clarkson Family Foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, past tax records indicate that this funder often supports the same local organizations that it has developed long-term relationships with. Grants often go towards the general operating support of local organizations. Other funding has gone to an intervention program, a fireworks fund, children’s charity fund and soccer campaign. New playgrounds, scoreboards, summer reading programs, and annual benefit auctions also receive CFF’s support.

Grants range between about $100 and $20,000. CFF typically gives around a couple hundred thousand dollars in grants per year. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the state of South Dakota. Grantees are based in Belle Fourche, Buffalo, Spearfish and other local communities. Past local grantees include the South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity, Youth and Family Services and the Festival of Trees.

This foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits and only supports pre-selected organizations. Direct general questions to the staff at 605-892-3494.

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