Arlington House
Arlington House was a public charity based in Farmington, Minnesota, formed in 1969. Its stated mission was to help youth in need improve their lives through shelter, counseling, education, self-sufficiency, skill building, and other services.
Arlington House at a glance
In short: Arlington House gave $844K across 11 grants in 2022 (avg $77K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $844,065
- Grants made (2022)
- 11
- Average grant
- $76,733
- Median grant
- $37,740
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Arlington House
- Contact
Mailing address: 4705 189Th Street West, Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: (651) 402-9912
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arlington House funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Minnesota Assistance Council of Veterans ($224K). Together the top 10 received $614K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($230,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2022 grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 11 grants totaling $844K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $230,000 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council of Veterans St. Paul, MN | To Use Property to Serve Homeless Veterans | $224,405 |
| Children's Law Center of MN St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $176,120 |
| Hope Dental St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $62,900 |
| Auntie Bec's Boutique St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Wildflyer Coffee Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $37,740 |
| Tubman Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $12,580 |
| The Link Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $12,580 |
| Face to Face Health & Counseling Service Inc St. Paul, MN | General Operations | $12,580 |
| The Bridge for Youth Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $12,580 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $2,242 | $984,888 | $844,065 | 11 | $490 |
| 2021 | $1,224,751 | $1,250,631 | $957,233 | — | — | $289 |
| 2020 | $1,035,739 | $993,569 | $995,316 | — | — | $293 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Arlington House stated its mission as helping youth in need improve their lives by providing shelter, counseling, education, self-sufficiency, skill building, and other services.
Its 2022 grants went to Minnesota organizations with varied missions. For example, Wildflyer Coffee says it provides youth paid employment and personal and professional development to help them leave homelessness and thrive independently. The Bridge for Youth says it empowers youth experiencing homelessness through safe shelter, basic needs, and healthy relationships. The Link describes its work as helping youth and families overcome poverty and social injustice. These are the grantees’ own mission statements, not statements of Arlington House’s programs.
Grantmaking
This was the organization’s final year of operation.
The largest reported grants included $230,000 to Metro State University Endowment for scholarships; $176,120 to Children’s Law Center of Minnesota for general operations; $62,900 to Hope Dental for general operations; and $60,523 to Minnesota Assistance Council of Veterans to use property to serve homeless veterans. Other recipients included Auntie Bec’s Boutique ($50,000), Wildflyer Coffee ($37,740), and Tubman, The Link, Face to Face Health & Counseling Service, The Bridge for Youth, and The Amherst Wilder Foundation ($12,580 each). All listed recipients were in Minnesota.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Pete Odell as president; Daniel Beckman as vice president; Steve Sauvageau as treasurer; Delaphine Tuholsky as secretary; and Mary Meredith, Tamie Ward, Reed Daniels, Emily Knoop, and Joan Purrington as board members. Tiffany Allbee was listed as executive director.
Arlington House is led by Tiffany Allbee, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Tiffany Allbee
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $83K (2022)
Pete Odell
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delaphine Tuholsky
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Purrington
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Meredith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Sauvageau
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamie Ward
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Knoop
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reed Daniels
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Beckman
Vice President
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Dan Beckman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Knoop Elected Sept (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Leslie Hahn (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Marlys Dyvig (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Through June 2020
- Former: Nicole Paradise (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Through nov 2020
- Former: Reed Daniels Elected Sept (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $83K, to Tiffany Allbee (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Arlington House
How much does Arlington House give each year?
Arlington House gave $844K across 11 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Arlington House's typical grant size?
Arlington House's median grant in 2022 was $37,740, and its average grant was $76,733, across 11 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Arlington House give grants?
Arlington House gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (6 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (4 grants).
Does Arlington House give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Arlington House's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Who are Arlington House's largest grantees?
Arlington House's largest 2022 grantees include Minnesota Assistance Council of Veterans ($224,405), Children's Law Center of MN ($176,120) and Hope Dental ($62,900), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($230,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Arlington House fund?
Arlington House stated its mission as helping youth in need improve their lives by providing shelter, counseling, education, self-sufficiency, skill building, and other services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arlington House?
Arlington House has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Arlington House's EIN?
Arlington House's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0957878. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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