Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth
Improving the wellbeing of Arlington's youth and children
Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth at a glance
In short: Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth gave $16K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $16,380
- -86.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,190
- -72.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,190
- Total assets
- $79,457
- -36.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Arlington Bridge Builders ($9K). Together the top 2 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2026) to $172K (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Bridge Builders Arlington, VA | Afterschool Enrichment | $8,500 |
| Carlin Springs Elementary Arlington, VA | afterschool enrichment | $7,880 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $79,457 | $36,063 | $77,879 | $16,380 | 2 | $2,368 |
| 2025 | $125,135 | $133,038 | $194,628 | $120,719 | 4 | $3,906 |
| 2024 | $180,863 | $140,903 | $169,370 | $116,495 | 2 | $4,711 |
| 2023 | $209,330 | $206,096 | $227,767 | $171,858 | 2 | $2,180 |
| 2022 | $231,001 | $110,359 | $139,167 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $259,808 | $161,847 | $147,439 | $27,000 | 2 | $1,674 |
About Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth
Based on IRS filings
Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth is a public charity focused on Education, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $79K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth's 2026 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Amy Graham
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Vor Der Bruegge
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Gomez
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Tuccillo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Strobach
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Gortenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Smith
Copresident
Trustee → Copresident, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Andelin
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Henderson
Copresident
Vicepresident → Copresident, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Vilchez
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Tricia Rodgers (2021–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Linda C. Arnold (2024–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Carol Arnold (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jaque Wright (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth
How much does Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth give each year?
Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth gave $16K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $121K across 4 grants.
How large is Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth?
Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth reported $79K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What is Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth?
Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth is a public charity focused on Education, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $79K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth operate?
Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth has awarded grants in Maryland, Virginia.
What is Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth's EIN?
Arlington Foundation for Families & Youth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1189961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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