Grantee Performance and Projections
The following reports document Edna McConnell Clark Foundation grantees’ performance as well as their latest projections. These projections reflect changes many grantees have made in their business plans to adjust for economic uncertainty and emerging opportunities for public funding. We will continue to update these reports as newer information becomes available.
The data reported for each organization’s performance begins with the year of the Foundation’s first investment. Total revenue refers to all funds raised during an organization’s fiscal year, as stated in its audited financial statements.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
- BELL
- Children’s Aid Society-Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program
- Center for Employment Opportunities
- Citizen Schools
- Congreso de Unidos Latinos
- Good Shepherd Services
- Green Dot Public Schools
- Harlem Children's Zone
- Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection
- Latin American Youth Center
- MY TURN
- National Academy Foundation
- Nurse-Family Partnership
- Our Piece of the Pie
- Roca
- Self Enhancement, Inc.
- See Forever Foundation/Maya Angelou Public Charter School
- Youth Villages
In the Spotlight
President Obama Cites Four EMCF Grantees for Their Exemplary Programs
When the White House announced the creation of a Social Innovation Fund to support expanding “innovative, promising ideas that are transforming communities,” it cited as examples four grantees of the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation: Nurse-Family Partnership, Youth Villages, Harlem Children’s Zone and Citizen Schools.
Highlights from the News
May 07, 2009
With Stimulus Aid Coming, Charities Need to Build on Success
The Chronicle of Philanthropy,
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November 11, 2008
Charity begins in the office
The Financial Times,
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March 29, 2008
Nonprofits look to invest in themselves
The Financial Times,
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March 09, 2008
For Good, Measure
The New York Times Magazine,
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January 10, 2008
Three charities win money to vastly expand operations
Chronicle of Philanthropy,
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January 06, 2008
Can foundations take the long view again?
The New York Times,
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December 21, 2007
New fund to help charities add efficiency by growth
The New York Times,
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December 20, 2007
Doing due-diligence on your donations
The Wall Street Journal,
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December 12, 2007
For-profit lessons for nonprofit giving
Marketplace (National Public Radio),
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November 12, 2007
How long should gifts grow?
The New York Times,
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October 19, 2007
Fantasy philanthropy baseball- Compete for capital!
Slate.com,
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September 06, 2007
Way to grow: Charities use business practices to rapidly expand their programs
Chronicle of Philanthropy,
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May 21, 2007
Business-oriented venture philanthropists
Financial Times,
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February 16, 2007
Uncharitable thoughts: Are foundations elitist, anti-democratic, and In danger of losing their tax exemptions?
Slate.com,
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February 09, 2006
A singular focus on kids: Clark Foundation sees success in its controversial youth program
Chronicle of Philanthropy,
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Grantees in the News
Mentor program aids at-risk kids in Prince George's schools (Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection)
The Washington Post, June 24, 2010
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Family Ties Tightened (Youth Villages)
The Boston Herald, June 12, 2010
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Proven sex-ed programs get a boost from Obama (CAS-Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program)
All Things Considered, National Public Radio, June 06, 2010
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Nurse-Family Partnership deserves investment (Nurse-Family Partnership)
The Dallas Morning News, May 25, 2010
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BELL program helps Richmond County students in language arts and math (BELL)
The Augusta Chronicle [GA], May 17, 2010
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