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Arc of Justice

MIAMI, FL EIN: 84-1618483 Website

Arc of Justice is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida, operating as a 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation. The organization was established in 2003 and is also known as The Benjamin Fund or Benjamin Fund. It functions as a grantmaking foundation supporting various nonprofit organizations across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$51.4M

+7.2% YoY

Revenue

-100.0% YoY

Net Investment Income

-100.0% YoY

Expenses

-100.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Arc of Justice's primary funding focus includes:

  • Education
  • Human Services
  • Human Rights
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Science and STEM Education

The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees.

Grantmaking

The foundation indicates it is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Arc of Justice funds projects across numerous U.S. states and cities, with a broad national reach including:

  • California
  • New York
  • District of Columbia
  • Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington

The foundation has funded projects in major urban centers as well as smaller communities.

Grant Distribution by State

18states
+10 more states

Cities

AlexandriaAmherstArroyo SecoAtlantaBaltimoreBerkeleyBerkleyBostonBronxBrooklynBrownsvilleCarol StreamChicagoCosta MesaCulver CityDallasDenverEasthamptonFairfaxFlorence

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2022):

  • Total assets: $47,991,509
  • Total revenues: $6,433,346
  • Total expenses: $2,930,464
  • Expense ratio: 45.6% of total revenue

Historical Assets (2020):

  • Total assets: $39,628,207

The foundation maintains zero employees on staff.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$5M$7M202020222023
Metric202320222020
Total Assets$51,445,599$47,991,509$39,628,207
Revenue$6,433,346$993,895
Expenses$2,930,464$2,316,622
Qualifying Distributions$2,800,422
Net Investment Income$1,334,810$386,850
Distributable Amount$2,523,632$2,392,380

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$687K$1M$2M$3M124 grants202093 grants20220 grants2023

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

100 grants across all recorded years

93<$50K2$50–100K2$100–250K2$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2023.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Susan Benjamin is listed as President of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Arc of Justice fund?

Arc of Justice's primary funding focus includes: • Education • Human Services • Human Rights • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Science and STEM Education The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees.

How do I apply for a grant from Arc of Justice?

**Grant Sizes & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $200,000 to $500,000 • The foundation made 124 grants in 2022 • Total giving in 2022: $2,747,232 **Recent Grants (2022):** • Social Good Fund: $500,000 (General Support) • Grassroots International: $500,000 (General Support) • Center for Constitutional Rights: $200,000 (General Support) • Additional 47 grants totaling $1,755,700 The foundation indicates it is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving …

Where does Arc of Justice make grants?

Arc of Justice funds projects across numerous U.S. states and cities, with a broad national reach including: • California • New York • District of Columbia • Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington The foundation has funded projects in major urban centers as well as smaller communities.

What is Arc of Justice's EIN?

Arc of Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1618483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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