Arata Brothers Trust
Arata Brothers Trust is a private independent foundation based in Carmichael, California. The trust was established following the passing of the last Arata brother in 1979, honoring the legacy of Andrew, Charles, and Frank Arata, who were pioneers of the Sacramento community through their renowned grocery enterprise, Arata Brothers Grocers, which operated from the early 1900s until 1967.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
+95.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$348K
-0.7% YoY
Grant Count
8
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
+48.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of life in the Sacramento area through innovative and effective educational youth programs.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Arts
- Health
- Education
- Youth and social services
The trust places significant emphasis on enriching the lives of children through educational programs, embodying the brothers' ethos of nurturing future generations.
Grantmaking
The trust has distributed over $16,000,000 in cumulative grant funding over the years.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust prioritizes beneficiaries within the Sacramento area, reflecting the roots from which its wealth grew. The foundation's dedication to supporting local endeavors is a defining characteristic of its grantmaking strategy.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,984,188 | $3,578,586 | $3,858,923 |
| Revenue | $3,812,662 | $389,149 | $1,190,581 |
| Expenses | $481,775 | $672,308 | $516,003 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $441,097 | $443,511 | $432,814 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,774,653 | $333,749 | $657,615 |
| Distributable Amount | $166,429 | $374,209 | $299,118 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Arata Brothers Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Matson Sewell | Trustee | 50 | $50,000 |
| August Sewell | Trustee | 10 | $20,000 |
| Lisa Malvini | Trustee | 10 | $20,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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