ARF Charitable Foundation Inc
To promote diversity and excellence in the marketing research and data analytics workforce of the future and to support programs dedicated to human capital development especially among traditionally underserved populations, women and young professionals in the analytics industry through, among other activities, scholarship and fellowship programs, educational programs, mentoring and internship opportunities.
ARF Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: ARF Charitable Foundation Inc gave $178K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $177,500
- +31.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,583
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $1,527,863
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who ARF Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation ($43K). Together the top 5 received $148K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How ARF Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $178K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Scholarship | $42,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| The Baruch College Fund New York, NY | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation Berkeley, CA | Scholarship | $27,500 |
| Rutgers University Foundation New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,527,863 | $460,242 | $402,100 | $177,500 | 6 | $147,534 |
| 2023 | $2,201,492 | $515,413 | $342,495 | $135,000 | 5 | $117,514 |
| 2022 | $2,812,667 | $390,067 | $342,056 | $137,500 | 5 | $73,051 |
| 2021 | $3,668,253 | $639,353 | $331,202 | $132,500 | 4 | $274,892 |
| 2020 | $4,263,520 | $338,871 | $98,720 | $50,000 | 4 | $7 |
About ARF Charitable Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
ARF Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $178K. Net investment income was $148K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ARF Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Scott McDonald, Board Member, Chair & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott McDonald
Board Member, Chair & President
Board Member, Chair, President & CEO → Board Member, Chair & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Bertels
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jed Meyer
Board Member & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elyssa Rubin
CFO
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Branch
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Vytlacil
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moneesha Banerjee
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Deborah Campbell (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gloria Cox (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Higgins To (2020–2021) — Board Member, Treasurer & CFO
- Former: Michael Heitner (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 ARF Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does ARF Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
ARF Charitable Foundation Inc gave $178K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $135K across 5 grants.
What is ARF Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
ARF Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $29,583, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does ARF Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
ARF Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (24%) and Ohio (17%).
Does ARF Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on ARF Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (6 grants).
Who are ARF Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
ARF Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Wisconsin Foundation ($42,500), The Ohio State University Foundation ($30,000) and The Baruch College Fund ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ARF Charitable Foundation Inc?
ARF Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $460K.
What is ARF Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
ARF Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2786566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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