Ark Education Initiative Inc
Ark Education Initiative Inc is a private foundation, based in Wilton, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $373K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $200K.
Ark Education Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: Ark Education Initiative Inc gave $200K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $372,715
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ark Education Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Notre Dame Academy ($100K). Together the top 2 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ark Education Initiative Inc gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2021) to $265K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Academy Los Angeles, CA | To support the plans for growth and expansion of the Duddy Innovation Center for Excellence (DICE) course offering. It offers a challenging education for young women eager to stretch their learning beyond the traditional acquisition of knowledge while influencing a new way of thinking and learning throughout the campus. | $100,000 |
| Jerico Partnership Danbury, CT | To provide support of Jericho's academic programs as students discover their potential and grow in faith. It will allow them to access IF's cutting-edge curriculum and guidance. | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $372,715 | $2,060,859 | $2,054,791 | $200,000 | 2 | $1,786,495 |
| 2023 | $357,747 | $1,808,895 | $1,717,782 | $200,000 | 2 | $1,348,204 |
| 2022 | $258,635 | $1,323,463 | $1,498,280 | $264,500 | 3 | $1,424,492 |
| 2021 | $458,201 | $1,173,497 | $754,546 | $164,500 | 2 | $729,509 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ark Education Initiative Inc is led by Catherine Wood, Board Chair on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine Wood
Board Chair
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kellen Carter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Dodd
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Bodde
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Wilson
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Wood
Secretary
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$34K (2021) → $156K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carrie Amos (2021–2023) — Director-End23
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $156K, to Caitlin Wood (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Ark Education Initiative Inc
How much does Ark Education Initiative Inc give each year?
Ark Education Initiative Inc gave $200K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 2 grants.
How large is Ark Education Initiative Inc?
Ark Education Initiative Inc reported $373K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
Where does Ark Education Initiative Inc operate?
Ark Education Initiative Inc has awarded grants in California, Connecticut.
What is Ark Education Initiative Inc's EIN?
Ark Education Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4306455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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