Arden E Grudem Family Foundation
Arden E Grudem Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 7 grants totaling $217K. Net investment income was $14K.
Arden E Grudem Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Arden E Grudem Family Foundation gave $217K across 7 grants in 2021 (avg $31K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $216,676
- Grants made (2021)
- 7
- Average grant
- $30,954
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Georgia (83% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Arden E Grudem Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was National Christian Foundation ($175K). Together the top 7 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $217K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Alpharetta, GA | Evangelism | $175,124 |
| Hope for the Hurting Home Hamel, MN | Evangelism | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Seminary Phoenix, AZ | Religious | $10,000 |
| College Park Church Indianapolis, IN | Evangelism | $10,000 |
| Arizona Christian School Chandler, AZ | Education | $5,000 |
| Biblical Ministries Worldwide Lawrenceville, GA | Evangelism | $5,000 |
| Illuminate Church Scottsdale, AZ | Evangelism | $1,552 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $92,312 | $219,170 | $216,676 | 7 | $13,591 | $3,033 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arden E Grudem Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arden E Grudem Family Foundation is led by Wayne Grudem, President, Treasurer & D on the 2021 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Wayne Grudem
President, Treasurer & D
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Brian D. Grudem
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Gregg Grudem
Vice President, Secretary & Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Arden E Grudem Family Foundation
How much does Arden E Grudem Family Foundation give each year?
Arden E Grudem Family Foundation gave $217K across 7 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Arden E Grudem Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Arden E Grudem Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,954, across 7 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arden E Grudem Family Foundation give grants?
Arden E Grudem Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (8%).
Does Arden E Grudem Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Arden E Grudem Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Evangelism" (5 grants).
Who are Arden E Grudem Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Arden E Grudem Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include National Christian Foundation ($175,124), Hope for the Hurting Home ($10,000) and Phoenix Seminary ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is Arden E Grudem Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Arden E Grudem Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Arden E Grudem Family Foundation's EIN?
Arden E Grudem Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0906712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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