Arc Salon Foundation Inc
The Arc Salon Foundation is dedicated to helping representational artists who utilize traditional training methods and techniques in the visual arts gain exposure for their work and offer opportunities to build their careers through our website and partnering organizations. The main goal is also to educate the general public on traditional art and to support healthy and positive forms of international cultural exchange.
Arc Salon Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Arc Salon Foundation Inc gave $14K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,600
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $6,800
- Median grant
- $6,800
- Total assets
- $701,734
- +31.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arc Salon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florence Academy of Art US ($8K). Together the top 2 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Academy of Art US Jersey City, NJ | Scholarship - to Promote Art & Artists | $7,600 |
| Lyme Academy of Fine Arts (US) Old Lyme, CT | Scholarship - to Promote Art & Artists | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $701,734 | $462,076 | $289,441 | $13,600 | 2 |
| 2024 | $533,880 | $114,903 | $122,210 | — | — |
| 2023 | $43,000 | $265,300 | $222,300 | — | — |
About Arc Salon Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Arc Salon Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Port Reading, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $702K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arc Salon Foundation Inc is led by Kara Ross-Colon, Co-Chairman on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kara Ross-Colon
Co-Chairman
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$50K (2025)
Fred Ross
Co-Chairman
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Ross
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Colon
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $50K, to Kara Ross-Colon (Co-Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Arc Salon Foundation Inc
How much does Arc Salon Foundation Inc give each year?
Arc Salon Foundation Inc gave $14K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Arc Salon Foundation Inc?
Arc Salon Foundation Inc reported $702K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $462K.
What is Arc Salon Foundation Inc?
Arc Salon Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Port Reading, NJ. It holds $702K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Arc Salon Foundation Inc operate?
Arc Salon Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, New Jersey.
What is Arc Salon Foundation Inc's EIN?
Arc Salon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1524726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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