A R K a Family Foundation
A R K a Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return: the foundation reported that it was distributing its remaining assets in equal shares to three private foundations, had satisfied its outstanding liabilities, and planned to file articles of dissolution. It therefore appears to have wound down; the filing does not indicate that it is continuing grantmaking.
A R K a Family Foundation at a glance
In short: A R K a Family Foundation gave $150K across 29 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 24% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 29
- -6.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,172
- +6.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (7 of 29, 2023)
- Primary geography
- California (76% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to A R K a Family Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 9350 Wilshire Blvd 402, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 274-2259
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A R K a Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Museum of Art (Lacma) ($40K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, grant dollars were reported across recipient states as follows: California, 76%; Arizona, 10%; New York, 7%; Nevada, 6%; and West Virginia, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is A R K a Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 29 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 76% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 196% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2021) to $150K (2023). In 2023 it made 29 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Art (Lacma) Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $40,000 |
| Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $25,000 |
| Fidf Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $10,000 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $10,000 |
| UCLA Foundation New York, NY | Public Support of Organization Mission | $10,000 |
| Chabad of UNR Reno, NV | Public Support of Organization Mission | $9,000 |
| Shelter Partnership Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $7,500 |
| Hillel of San Diego San Diego, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $3,600 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Public Support of Organization Mission | $2,650 |
| Beit T'shuvah Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization Mission | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $54,813 | $175,791 | $150,000 | 29 | $162,872 | $41,941 | $83,235 |
| 2022 | $1,956,238 | $4,473 | $137,715 | $150,000 | 31 | $134,857 | $1,615 | $103,303 |
| 2021 | $2,089,480 | $75,204 | $70,047 | $66,327 | 24 | $68,186 | — | $102,661 |
| 2020 | $2,084,323 | $75,404 | $114,379 | $114,277 | 23 | — | $352 | $104,496 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A R K a Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Shelter Partnership describes its work as addressing homelessness in Los Angeles County through policy analysis, program design, resource development, and advocacy. Beit T’Shuvah says it provides psychological and spiritual healing to people and families affected by addiction and other destructive behaviors. St. Mary’s Food Bank is among the foundation’s listed grantees, as are arts organizations and Jewish community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $150,000 through 29 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest reported grants included $40,000 to Museum of Art (LACMA), $25,000 to Hollywood Bowl, and $10,000 each to FIDF, Stand With Us, and UCLA Foundation. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as public support of the recipient organizations’ missions.
The 2023 filing states that the foundation contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. This is a reported policy, not a current application opportunity; the filing is marked as the foundation’s final return.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Bonnie Fein as president, Michael Kaplan as vice president, and Laurie Gorham as treasurer.
A R K a Family Foundation is led by Bonnie Fein, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bonnie Fein
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kaplan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Gorham
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steve L. Kaplan (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A R K a Family Foundation
How much does A R K a Family Foundation give each year?
A R K a Family Foundation gave $150K across 29 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $150K across 31 grants.
What is A R K a Family Foundation's typical grant size?
A R K a Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,172, across 29 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from A R K a Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does A R K a Family Foundation give grants?
A R K a Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (10%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (11 grants), Phoenix, AZ (4 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (4 grants) and Tempe, AZ (2 grants).
Does A R K a Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on A R K a Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support of Organization Mission" (29 grants).
Who are A R K a Family Foundation's largest grantees?
A R K a Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Museum of Art (Lacma) ($40,000), Hollywood Bowl ($25,000) and Fidf ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does A R K a Family Foundation fund?
The available filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Shelter Partnership describes its work as addressing homelessness in Los Angeles County through policy analysis, program design, resource development, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A R K a Family Foundation?
A R K a Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is A R K a Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, A R K a Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is A R K a Family Foundation's EIN?
A R K a Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1665865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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