Arjun Family Foundation
Arjun Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Rancho Mission Viejo, California. It made 24 grants totaling $68,974 in 2024 to preselected charitable organizations.
Arjun Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Arjun Family Foundation gave $69K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Connecticut. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,974
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,874
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,440
- Total assets
- $1,144,647
- -6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arjun Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Las Estrellas Loop 3001, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694
Phone: (831) 241-5806
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arjun Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America Cares ($10K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in California. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (23%), New York (12%), California (9%), Maryland (9%), and Utah (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arjun Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2022) to $74K (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America Cares Stamford, CT | Unrestricted | $10,220 |
| Catholic Relief Service Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $6,200 |
| Women for Women International Draper, UT | Unrestricted | $5,840 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted | $5,480 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,220 |
| Oxfam Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,180 |
| Christian Appalachian Lexington, KY | Unrestricted | $5,165 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church Ladera Ranch, CA | Unrestricted | $5,150 |
| Alzheimers Association Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,800 |
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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 | $1,144,647 | $-798 | $79,690 | $68,974 | 24 | $68,974 | $19,237 | $81,029 |
| 2023 | $1,225,135 | $41,308 | $80,052 | $68,562 | 21 | $69,312 | $31,618 | $66,986 |
| 2022 | $1,263,879 | $68,669 | $81,980 | $65,024 | 25 | $65,024 | $58,899 | $64,998 |
| 2021 | $1,277,190 | $38,960 | $80,765 | $74,387 | 23 | $74,387 | $58,213 | $64,916 |
| 2020 | $1,318,995 | $45,720 | $73,860 | $68,135 | 44 | — | $2,468 | $64,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arjun Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K 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 foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as humanitarian relief, international aid, health, and community services. For example, Operation Smile describes its work as providing surgery for people born with cleft lip and cleft palate and other surgical conditions, as well as medical education and health-system support in lower- and middle-income countries. Orange County Rescue Mission describes its work as providing community assistance including shelter, food, counseling, education, and job training.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $68,974 through 24 grants. Grants ranged from $165 to $10,220, with a median grant of $2,440.
Notable 2024 grants included $10,220 to America Cares, $6,200 to Catholic Relief Service, $5,840 to Women for Women International, $5,480 to Save the Children, and $5,220 to UNICEF. All were listed as unrestricted. The foundation also gave $1,200 to Operation Smile and $1,100 to Orange County Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Arjun as president, Scott Arjun as vice president, and Renu Arjun as treasurer.
Arjun Family Foundation is led by Elizabeth Arjun, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Arjun
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renu Arjun
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Arjun
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Virbhandas Arjun (2020) — CFO
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 Arjun Family Foundation
How much does Arjun Family Foundation give each year?
Arjun Family Foundation gave $69K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 21 grants.
What is Arjun Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Arjun Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,440, and its average grant was $2,874, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arjun Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Arjun Family Foundation give grants?
Arjun Family Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (12%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Arjun Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arjun Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arjun Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Arjun Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include America Cares ($10,220), Catholic Relief Service ($6,200) and Women for Women International ($5,840), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arjun Family Foundation?
Arjun Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Arjun Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as humanitarian relief, international aid, health, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arjun Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arjun Family Foundation's EIN?
Arjun Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0504025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arjun Family 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 2020–2024
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