Arch Group Foundation
Arch Group Foundation is a private foundation based in Jersey City, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports $1,753,300 in grants to 12 organizations, including a large grant through YourCause LLC FBO The Blackbaud Giving Fund and smaller grants to nonprofit organizations.
Arch Group Foundation at a glance
In short: Arch Group Foundation gave $1.8M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $146K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,753,300
- +68.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $146,108
- +54.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $829,370
- +68.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Arch Group Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or process for prospective applicants are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: Harborside 3 210 Hudson St 300, Jersey City, NJ 07311
Phone: (914) 872-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arch Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yourcause LLC FBO the Blackbaud Giving Fund ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 24 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in South Carolina (94%), followed by North Carolina (2%), New York (2%), Washington, DC (1%), and New Jersey (1%). These figures describe recipient locations for that filing year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arch Group Foundation gives
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $468K (2022) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yourcause LLC FBO the Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC | To support organizations that make a meaningful impact and align with one or more of arch's giving priorities. | $1,643,300 |
| Victory Junction Gang Camp Randleman, NC | Unrestricted Grant to Support Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics New Jersey Inc Lawrenceville, NJ | Unrestricted Grant to Support Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| Children of Promise NYC Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant to Support Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| National College Attainment Network Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant to Support Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc West Hollywood, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Support Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| Carry the Load Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Grant to Support Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| The Independence Fund Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted Grant to Support Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $829,370 | $2,089,547 | $1,753,379 | $1,753,300 | 12 | $1,753,300 | $89,547 | $89,314 |
| 2023 | $493,154 | $1,002,288 | $1,040,228 | $1,040,000 | 11 | $1,040,000 | $2,288 | $61,460 |
| 2022 | $531,094 | $1,000,000 | $468,906 | $467,500 | 1 | $467,500 | — | $30,667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arch Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as women’s economic independence, children’s services, sports and recreation for people with disabilities, college access, and service-member and veteran support. These are grantees’ stated missions, not a stated foundation mission or a formal list of funding priorities.
For example, Dress for Success Worldwide says it supports unemployed and underemployed women to achieve economic independence. Victory Junction says it provides camp experiences at no cost to children with complex medical and physical needs. The National College Attainment Network says it works to close equity gaps in postsecondary attainment, while The Independence Fund says it serves the Warfighter community through programs supporting independence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,753,300 through 12 grants. The median grant was $10,000; grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,643,300. The largest grant, $1,643,300, went to YourCause LLC FBO The Blackbaud Giving Fund to support organizations making a meaningful impact and aligning with one or more of ARCH’s giving priorities. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Victory Junction Gang Camp, Special Olympics New Jersey, Children of Promise NYC, United Negro College Fund, the National College Attainment Network, Carry the Load, The Independence Fund, and Dress for Success Worldwide.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcy Rathman as president; Jeffrey Thompson as treasurer; and Jennifer Centrone, David Gansberg, Chris Hovey, Louis Petrillo, and Francois Morin as directors.
Arch Group Foundation is led by Marcy Rathman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcy Rathman
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Hovey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gansberg
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francois Morin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Centrone
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Petrillo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Thompson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anjelica Kleineweber (2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arch Group Foundation
How much does Arch Group Foundation give each year?
Arch Group Foundation gave $1.8M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 11 grants.
What is Arch Group Foundation's typical grant size?
Arch Group Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $146,108, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arch Group Foundation give grants?
Arch Group Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Arch Group Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Arch Group Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arch Group Foundation's largest grantees?
Arch Group Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yourcause LLC FBO the Blackbaud Giving Fund ($1,643,300), Victory Junction Gang Camp ($10,000) and Special Olympics New Jersey Inc ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arch Group Foundation?
Arch Group Foundation reported $829K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arch Group Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arch Group Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arch Group Foundation's EIN?
Arch Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3281011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Arch Group Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Arch Group Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/arch-group-foundation-morg_a9a00ed715074bab8efdc926a42ed123
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