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Achievement Rewards for College

Foundation · Grantmaker Seattle, WA EIN: 91-1042292 Website

ARCS FOUNDATION ADVANCES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE UNITED STATES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AWARDS TO ACADEMICALLY OUTSTANDING U.S. CITIZENS STUDYING TO COMPLETE DEGREES IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL RESEARCH.

Key facts about Achievement Rewards for College

EIN
91-1042292
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$340,000
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$170,000
Median grant
$170,000
Total assets
$1,196,963
Primary geography
Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

+11.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$340K

Grant Count

2

Avg Grant Size

$170K

About Achievement Rewards for College

Based on IRS filings

Achievement Rewards for College is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $340K. Net investment income was $10K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

PullmanSeattle

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$222K$444K$666K$889K2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,196,963$1,078,396$1,227,203
Revenue$770,219$525,792$597,661
Expenses$744,137$593,098$593,370
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$9,741$9,774$1,129
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$152K$304K$457K$609K2 grants20190 grants20200 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants20242 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

University of Washington: $225KUniversity of Washington$225KWashington State University: $115KWashington State University$115K

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include University of Washington ($225,000), Washington State University ($115,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Seattle, WAFELLOWSHIP FUNDS$225,000
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Pullman, WAFELLOWSHIP FUNDS$115,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Jennifer Huck Arnold — Director of Operations: $104KJennifer Huck ArnoldDirector of Operations$104KJennifer Jenkins Gill — Director of Development: $59KJennifer Jenkins GillDirector of Development$59K

From 2025 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Jennifer Huck ArnoldDirector of Operations40$103,563
Jennifer Jenkins GillDirector of Development25$58,981
Jenny WyattPresident15—
Karen BeaudryVP University Relations3—
Karen CameronCo-VP Finance3—
Sarah DunnamCo-VP Finance1.5—
Alden GarettCo-VP Development3—
Krissy GreyVP/Programs3—
Melissa JonesCo-VP Programs3—
Patricia KeeganCo-VP Programs3—
Courtney LaugheryCo-VP Development3—
Erin MoyerVP Membership3—
Tina NeidersVP/Development3—
Nicole NeutzCo-VP University Relations3—
Lyndi TaylorV/P Membership3—
Valerie VossCorporate Secretary3—
Laura BaileyDirector/Long-Range Planni3—
Margaret BreenDirector Long-Range Planning3—
Kitti LileAdvisor-At-Large3—
Marcia McGreevy LewisAdvisor-At-Large3—
Kathleen SimpsonNational Liaison1—
Andrea ThoresonDirector/Nominations3—
Missy ZumwaltDirector Nominations3—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Achievement Rewards for College?

Achievement Rewards for College is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.

How large is Achievement Rewards for College?

As of 2025, Achievement Rewards for College holds $1.2M in total assets with $770K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $340K in 2025.

Where does Achievement Rewards for College operate?

Achievement Rewards for College has awarded grants in Washington.

What size grants does Achievement Rewards for College award?

In 2025, Achievement Rewards for College awarded 2 grants totaling $340K — an average of about $170K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Achievement Rewards for College's EIN?

Achievement Rewards for College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1042292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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