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
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arch Community Fund reported a distributable amount of $264K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Beloved Community Incubator Inc ($35,000), Beyond Trenches Inc ($35,000), Justice Cream Collective ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABOUT FACE VETERANS AGAINST THE WAR ARVADA, CO | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| BELOVED COMMUNITY INCUBATOR INC WASHINGTON, DC | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| BEYOND TRENCHES INC STONE MTN, GA | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| BUILDERS OF THE HIGHWAY FOUNDATION NEW ORLEANS, LA | Coop New Orleans FUND | $5,000 |
| BUILDERS OF THE HIGHWAY FOUNDATION NEW ORLEANS, LA | Coop New Orleans Loan Fund | $25,000 |
| CENTER FOR THIRD WORLD ORGANIZING OAKLAND, CA | Dissenters FUND | $25,000 |
| COMMON ROOTS MEADVILLE, PA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| DUWAMISH TRIBAL SERVICES SEATTLE, WA | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| EMBODIMENT INSTITUTE INCORPORATED DURHAM, NC | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| JUSTICE CREAM COLLECTIVE CHICAGO, IL | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
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 FundSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Arch Community Fund fund?
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 or…
How do I apply for a grant from Arch Community Fund?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant range: $10,000–$50,000 • Median grant size: $25,000 • Average grant amount varies by program • Application policy: Invite-only; does not accept unsolicited applications **Recent Grant Activity:** In 2023, Arch Community Fund made 29 grants totaling approximately $690,000. Recent grantees have included: • Tides Foundation (Diaspora Alliance Fund): $50,000 • Anti Police-Terror Project: $25,000 • Critical Resistance: $25,000 **Active Grant Program:** The …
Where does Arch Community Fund make 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.
What size grants does Arch Community Fund award?
In 2024, Arch Community Fund awarded 19 grants totaling $476K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Arch Community Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Arch Community Fund reported a distributable amount of $264K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Arch Community Fund's EIN?
Arch Community Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0614738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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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