Arlington Community Foundation
Arlington Community Foundation (ACF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation established in 1991, based in Arlington, Virginia. The organization serves as a philanthropic leader and community convener, connecting people and resources to improve quality of life in Arlington and beyond. ACF operates as an independent charitable organization that actively promotes, protects, and improves conditions for those who live or work in Arlington County.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.1M
+15.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
+86.1% YoY
Grant Count
107
+87.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-0.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Arlington Community Foundation uses the power of philanthropy and its role as community convener and catalyst to improve the quality of life in Arlington and beyond. As a grantmaker, convener, and leader of programmatic initiatives, the Community Foundation strives to strengthen local nonprofits, encourage better understanding of the needs of Arlingtonians, and address the most critical issues of our time to ensure that our community provides opportunity for everyone.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Economic Mobility & Workforce Development
- Education
- Homelessness Prevention
- Arts
- Youth and Families in Need
- Voluntarism & Philanthropy
Strategic Priorities: The Foundation aims to strengthen the community by expanding economic opportunity, preventing displacement, and ensuring all Arlingtonians—especially neighbors making 30% or less of the area median income (AMI)—can experience a true sense of belonging, dignity, and power.
Key Program Areas:
- Deeply affordable housing
- Economic mobility
- Accessible childcare
- Demonstration pilots and initiatives that mitigate displacement of low-income residents
Grantmaking
ACF employs a dual approach combining discretionary awards aligned with strategic initiatives and grants made in partnership with donors through field-of-interest and donor-advised funds. Individuals, families, and businesses use the Foundation as a platform to explore and implement their own charitable goals, supported by staff guidance as desired.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus: Arlington, Virginia
Secondary focus areas: District of Columbia and Maryland
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $35.1 million
- Total Revenue: $7.57 million
- Total Expenses: $6.13 million
- Total Liabilities: $6.48 million
- Total Giving: $3,059,957 (based on 2023 data)
Organizational Structure:
- Staff: 9-10 employees
- Permanent endowment of more than 120 funds
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since March 1992
- EIN: 54-1602838
- Designated as 501(c)(3) organization
- Donations are tax-deductible
Rating: The organization holds a Four-Star rating with a 97% overall score, reflecting strong performance in Accountability & Finance, Impact & Measurement, Leadership & Adaptability, and Culture & Community.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,102,656 | $30,338,018 | $28,029,567 |
| Revenue | $7,573,791 | $4,354,054 | $17,611,148 |
| Expenses | $6,130,237 | $5,677,561 | $4,957,339 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $252,218 | $-1,287,749 | $5,161,499 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Arlington Community Foundation
Deeply Affordable Housing Initiative
ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Prompt Response Grants
ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Scholarships
ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Leadership:
- Jennifer Owens, President & CEO (woman-led organization)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANJA CASTRO | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| JOHN BENTON | VICE CHAIR (UNTIL 9/23) | 4 | — |
| MICHAEL GEORGE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DEB GANDY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SUSAN T ANDERSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DULCE CARRILLO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM DOLAN | TRUSTEE (UNTIL 5/24) | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY GOFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JADE GONG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KRYSTA JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANA LAIDHOLD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MADELKA MCCALLA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NANCY MCELDOWNEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOE MCMAHON JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CARMEN OVIEDO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AMBARI PINTO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER OWENS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $239,994 |
| ANNE VOR DER BRUEGGE | DIR GRANTS/INITIATIVES (THRU 12/23) | 40 | $133,299 |
| CHRISTINA COLE | DIR OF PHILANTHROPY | 30 | $127,019 |
| BRIAN MARROQUIN | DIR GRANTS/INITIATIVES | 40 | $102,069 |
Contact Information
Address: 4601 Fairfax Drive, Suite 1050 Arlington, VA 22203-1500
Phone: 703-243-4785
Website: www.arlcf.org
Email: info@arlcf.org, giving@arlcf.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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