Arch Community Fund
Arch Community Fund is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, established in 2019. The organization is also known as the Rhino Resistance Fund. As a 501(c)(3) private foundation, Arch Community Fund focuses on supporting grassroots movements and social justice initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.4M
-6.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$476K
-31.1% YoY
Grant Count
19
-34.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+5.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Arch Community Fund's mission is to strengthen grassroots movements to resist oppression and build toward systemic change. The foundation prioritizes funding in the following areas:
- Human rights and civil rights
- Social justice and activism
- LGBTQIA+ rights
- Immigrant and migrant support
- Economic disadvantage and economic justice
- Support for justice-involved individuals
- Public safety and anti-police-terror initiatives
- Disaster management and relief
- Public affairs and community organizing
- Community and economic development
- International human rights
The foundation emphasizes anti-capitalist solutions, intersectionality, and addressing both immediate community needs while fostering long-term structural change.
Grantmaking
In 2023, Arch Community Fund made 29 grants totaling approximately $690,000. Recent grantees have included:
Grant Range
$10,000–$50,000
Average Grant
amount varies by program
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Arch Community Fund supports organizations and initiatives primarily in California, Washington, and Louisiana, though the foundation has supported diverse communities across the United States, including major urban centers such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as smaller communities nationwide.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total assets: $6,893,040
- Total revenues: $152,140
- Total expenses: $855,826
- Investment income and dividends: $130,576
- Number of employees: 0
- Giving rate: Approximately 10% of assets
Revenue Sources: The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income and dividends rather than grants or contributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,433,701 | $6,893,040 | $7,596,726 |
| Revenue | $168,413 | $152,140 | $83,571 |
| Expenses | $627,752 | $855,826 | $809,100 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,244,881 | $816,354 | $774,053 |
| Net Investment Income | $136,842 | $110,323 | $49,124 |
| Distributable Amount | $264,037 | $304,009 | $341,373 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Arch Community Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by Alan Preston and Dean Preston, who serve as Co-Presidents and Directors. Alan Preston also serves as Treasurer. Both leaders work on a voluntary basis and receive no compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Preston | Co- Pres, Dir, Treas | 2 | — |
| Dean Preston | Co- Pres, Dir | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Arch Community Fund has announced multiple rounds of Transformative Organizing Grants in recent years, demonstrating ongoing commitment to supporting grassroots organizing efforts. The foundation continues to accept applications for its Transformative Organizing Grants program through an invitation-based process.
Arch Announces 2025 Transformative Organizing Awards - Arch Community FundRelated Funders
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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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