THE CLARK FOUNDATION
Supporting the Clark Promise of Benevolent Care
The Clark Foundation was created in 1995 to help sustain our commitment of benevolent care. Thanks to the continued generosity of our donors, residents at Clark have peace of mind knowing they will always have a home in our community, even if their financial resources are depleted through longevity or illness. This is The Clark Promise.
Honor & Care
Spring Appeal
When Clif made Clark his home in 2018, he quickly became part of the community. He made many new friends and found a place where he felt valued and respected, surrounded by caring staff and neighbors.
Clif spent his life serving his family, colleagues, friends, neighbors, schoolchildren, and his country as a Vietnam veteran.
When Clif’s financial situation changed, The Clark Promise of Benevolent Care ensured he could remain at Clark. Your generosity made that possible.
This spring, we invite you to honor Clif and other residents with a gift supporting Benevolent Care or helping create our Veterans Honor Garden and Brick Path at both Franklin and Keller Lake.
Your support continues to sustain the Clark Promise and honors those who have served our nation.
Leading Ladies
Leading Ladies is a dynamic group of multi-generational women who care about philanthropy, education, community partnerships, and building our social network. We are committed to supporting the Clark Promise, which gives residents peace of mind knowing they will always have a home at Clark, despite unexpected financial challenges. And Leading Ladies go beyond Clark by supporting other local charities that members care about.
Golf FORE Clark
Tee off with Clark Foundation at our 10th Annual Golf FORE Clark outing and make this day of golf and giving a huge success.
Custer Trail Walk/Run/Roll
The Custer Trail Walk/Run/Roll has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts. Please stay tuned for an updated date in Spring 2026!
What is your Legacy at Clark?
Have you ever said to yourself “I wish I could do more?”
Do you have a Clark story to tell and would like to make a transformational gift?
Would you like to make a life changing gift in memory of someone special who is currently living or has lived at Clark, but don’t know where to start?
If you answered yes to these questions (or just want to learn more), please visit our Legacy Giving page for details on how to make a difference at Clark through your will or trust, retirement plan, life income gift, entrance fee refund, and more.
How to Give
There are many ways to make a gift to support the Clark Foundation. If you wish to explore your giving options or talk about the kind of impact you’d like to have on the Clark community, our staff would love to speak with you. Please stop by our Foundation office on the Franklin Campus or call to learn more about philanthropic opportunities at Clark. You can reach the Foundation Office at (616) 278-6533.
Give Online
Donate through our secure website.
Send a Check
Clark Foundation
1551 M.L.K. Jr St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Legacy Giving
Give through your will or trust, retirement plan, entrance fee refund, and much more.
Contact Us
Email Foundation@clarkretirement.org or call (616) 278-6533 for questions about giving or how to make an electronic funds transfer.
Foundation Leadership
Clark Foundation Board of Directors
The Clark Foundation Board members are elected to three-year terms and may serve up to three terms consecutively. The key responsibilities of the Board are to actively engage in fundraising, oversee the financial management of the Foundation’s assets, and promote Clark by being ambassadors in the community.
Officers
Trustees
*Indicates Emeritus Trustee
BHI Board Representatives
Brian Pangle
Roger Weideman
STAFF
JoAnn Abraham
Executive Director & Vice President of Development
Jim Steenbergen
Director of Philanthropy & Legacy Giving
Debra Taylor
Executive Assistant
Contact the Clark Foundation
1551 M.L.K. Jr St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 278-6533
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