Arbol Christian Communications
Arbol Christian Communications is a private foundation based in Walnut, California. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as providing construction loans for religious activities and supporting impoverished communities in Quito, Ecuador.
Arbol Christian Communications at a glance
In short: Arbol Christian Communications gave $290K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state California. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $290,299
- -69.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,010
- -74.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $321,088
- -33.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (7 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arbol Christian Communications
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Paseo Tesoro, Walnut, CA 91789
Phone: (909) 598-7065
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arbol Christian Communications funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arbol Christian Communications Ecuador ($135K). Together the top 10 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 135 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing identifies direct charitable activity supporting impoverished communities in Quito, Ecuador. Its 2024 grants included recipients in California, Colorado, Florida, New York, and other locations. The filing’s recipient-state breakdown lists California at 26%, Colorado at 6%, Florida at 6%, and New York at 5%; another 48% entry does not identify a state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arbol Christian Communications open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 29 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $262K (2022) to $955K (2023). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arbol Christian Communications Ecuador | To provide support for people in hardship and in times of crises | $134,941 |
| Reach up Reach Out Northridge, CA | To provide support for people in hardship and in times of crises | $30,517 |
| Palm Ministries Ft Myers, FL | To provide support for people in hardship and in times of crises | $18,000 |
| Father's Heart International New York, NY | To provide support for people in hardship and in times of crises | $14,500 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | To provide support for people in hardship and in times of crises | $14,360 |
| Church on the Mountain Mammoth Lakes, CA | To build a christ-centered church where everyone encounters jesus, connects through community and lives out their god-given purpose | $12,500 |
| Andrew Wommack Ministries Woodland Park, CO | To minister the word and healing to more people directly | $10,000 |
| EXPRESSION58 Church Glendale, CA | To provide support for people in hardship and in times of crises | $8,800 |
| For His Children Ecuador Denver, CO | To provide support for people in hardship and in times of crises | $8,000 |
| Carlos Tapia Granada Hills, CA | To provide support for people in hardship and in times of crises | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $321,088 | $157,743 | $316,765 | $290,299 | 29 | $315,365 | $14 | $6,803 |
| 2023 | $480,110 | $413,826 | $985,500 | $954,747 | 24 | $984,939 | $94 | $25,150 |
| 2022 | $1,051,784 | $274,207 | $281,762 | $262,311 | 23 | $281,433 | — | $28,452 |
| 2021 | $1,059,339 | $323,923 | $393,152 | $334,958 | 27 | $391,903 | — | $20,706 |
| 2020 | $1,129,318 | $329,276 | $575,221 | $502,274 | 32 | — | — | $24,829 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arbol Christian Communications reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct activity as construction loans for religious activities and support for impoverished communities in Quito, Ecuador. Many of its listed 2024 grants were designated to support people in hardship and during crises.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Reach Up Reach Out describes its mission as providing holistic care for orphans and widows in developing nations, especially in Africa and Central America. Andrew Wommack Ministries says it teaches the Gospel through media and other materials. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by conditions including war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $290,299. Grants ranged from $60 to $134,941, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed grant was $134,941 to Arbol Christian Communications Ecuador. Other large grants included $30,517 to Reach Up Reach Out, $18,000 to Palm Ministries, $14,500 to Father’s Heart International, and $14,360 to Mercy Ships. The listed purposes for the largest grants frequently cited support for people in hardship and during crises.
Other 2024 grants included $12,500 to Church on the Mountain, for building a Christ-centered church; $10,000 to Andrew Wommack Ministries, for ministry through the Word and healing; and $8,000 to For His Children Ecuador, for support for people in hardship and during crises.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert Vogel is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Arbol Christian Communications is led by Robert Vogel, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Vogel
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Arbol Christian Communications
How much does Arbol Christian Communications give each year?
Arbol Christian Communications gave $290K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $955K across 24 grants.
What is Arbol Christian Communications's typical grant size?
Arbol Christian Communications's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,010, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arbol Christian Communications that year got $2K on average.
Where does Arbol Christian Communications give grants?
Arbol Christian Communications's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (6%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does Arbol Christian Communications give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Arbol Christian Communications's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Arbol Christian Communications's largest grantees?
Arbol Christian Communications's largest 2024 grantees include Arbol Christian Communications Ecuador ($134,941), Reach up Reach Out ($30,517) and Palm Ministries ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arbol Christian Communications?
Arbol Christian Communications reported $321K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $315K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arbol Christian Communications fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct activity as construction loans for religious activities and support for impoverished communities in Quito, Ecuador. Many of its listed 2024 grants were designated to support people in hardship and during crises. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arbol Christian Communications?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arbol Christian Communications's EIN?
Arbol Christian Communications's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4536768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arbol Christian Communications accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Arbol Christian Communications funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/arbol-christian-communications-morg_572751887baa4a2daa9a3d127a179dd0
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