Arc Family Foundation
Arc Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $281K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $25K.
Arc Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Arc Family Foundation gave $9K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,700
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,900
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,900
- Total assets
- $281,346
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arc Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hawaii Baptist Academy ($3K). Together the top 3 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arc Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $9K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Baptist Academy Honolulu, HI | Scholarship Financial Aid | $2,900 |
| Saint Louis School Honolulu, HI | Scholarship Financial Aid | $2,900 |
| Damien Memorial School Honolulu, HI | Scholarship Financial Aid | $2,900 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $281,346 | $25,024 | $16,203 | $8,700 | 3 | $15,817 | $24,874 | $16,086 |
| 2024 | $272,525 | $16,589 | $13,922 | $7,800 | 3 | $13,654 | $16,439 | $15,244 |
| 2023 | $269,858 | $10,003 | $12,233 | $7,200 | 3 | $12,083 | $9,853 | $13,795 |
| 2022 | $272,088 | $-8,160 | $19,681 | $6,300 | 3 | $16,739 | $3,079 | $14,104 |
| 2021 | $299,929 | $27,708 | $14,907 | $3,000 | 3 | $11,493 | $24,334 | $16,343 |
| 2020 | $287,128 | $-2,394 | $11,841 | — | — | — | $2,850 | $14,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arc Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arc Family Foundation is led by Sharon Mendes, Director President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Mendes
Director President
Director & President → Director President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$700 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Kevin Dias
Director Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$700 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Ryan Dias
Director Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$700 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Allan Cadinha
Director Vice President
Director & Vice President → Director Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$700 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Gary Cadinha
Director Vice President
Director & Vice President → Director Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$700 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Mark Mendes
Director Vice President
Vice President & Director → Director Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$700 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alfred R Cadinha Jr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Darlene Cadinha (2020–2021) — Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Sharon Mendes (Director President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arc Family Foundation
How much does Arc Family Foundation give each year?
Arc Family Foundation gave $9K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
What is Arc Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Arc Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,900, and its average grant was $2,900, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arc Family Foundation give grants?
Arc Family Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (3 grants).
Does Arc Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Arc Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Financial Aid" (3 grants).
How large is Arc Family Foundation?
Arc Family Foundation reported $281K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Arc Family Foundation's EIN?
Arc Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0973593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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