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Do you have questions about the Clark Fund?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have the answers! If your question is not answered here, please email clarkfund@clarku.edu<\/a> or submit a question through our inquiry form<\/a> below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is The Clark Fund?<\/summary>\n

The Clark Fund is the University\u2019s annual fund, which provides financial support to all areas across our institution that enhance the Clark experience. During the 2022-2023 academic year, The Clark Fund \u2014 with support from alumni, past and current parents, friends, students, faculty, and staff \u2014 provided nearly $2.8 million in unrestricted support to financial aid and scholarships, athletics and student activities, research and internships, the Goddard Library, diversity and inclusion work, and other key areas across campus.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Is my gift tax deductible<\/summary>\n

Gifts to Clark are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is Clark\u2019s EIN\/Tax ID?<\/summary>\n

Clark University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our EIN number is 04-2111203.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is Clark\u2019s fiscal year?<\/summary>\n

Clark\u2019s fiscal year is June 1 to May 31.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How does The Clark Fund use unrestricted funds?<\/summary>\n

All contributions to The Clark Fund are deemed current use, meaning that they are used immediately to enhance our student experience and support our esteemed faculty through (but not limited to):<\/p>\n\n\n\n