Arlington Partners Charitable
Arlington Partners Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 2001, it operates as a family foundation focused on grantmaking to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$297K
-36.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+168.1% YoY
Grant Count
14
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$88K
+302.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arlington Partners Charitable reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides grants primarily to Christian churches and ministries, with additional support for health associations and education. Specific funding priorities include:
- Christian nonprofits and churches
- Church repairs
- Health associations
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation has awarded approximately $461,000 annually in recent periods, with assets of approximately $468,000.
Grant Range
$81
Average Grant
$81
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Arlington Partners Charitable Foundation funds organizations across multiple states, including:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- District of Columbia
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- North Carolina
- New York
- Tennessee
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data:
- Total assets: $468,000
- Total giving: $517,462
- Annual grants awarded: $461,000
- Revenue: $321,301
- Expenses: $487,012
The foundation filed a final return as of 2025.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $297,406 | $467,781 | $588,604 |
| Revenue | $1,108,125 | $321,301 | $503,797 |
| Expenses | $1,286,156 | $487,012 | $625,550 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,250,848 | $466,544 | $605,003 |
| Net Investment Income | $250,540 | $144,219 | $31,619 |
| Distributable Amount | $17,934 | $30,327 | $33,768 |
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
129 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Church of the Highlands ($1,045,996), Samaritan's Purse ($55,000), United Way of Central Alabama ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS | $13,500 |
| BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH AN APPRECIATION OF THE ARTS | $5,000 |
| BRIDGE CHURCH OF SPRING HILL SPRING HILL, TN | TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN BELIEFS AND VALUES | $12,654 |
| CANTERBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN BELIEFS AND VALUES | $20,000 |
| CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN BELIEFS AND VALUES | $1,045,996 |
| EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF MEMPHIS CORDOVA, TN | TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TO ITS STUDENTS | $5,000 |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES OXFORD, AL | TO SPREAD CHRISTIAN VALUES AND BELIEFS THROUGH SPORTS | $15,000 |
| LINVILLE FOUNDATION INC LINVILLE, NC | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS PURSUING COLLEGE, GRADUATE OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| NEW LIFE CHURCH SEARCY, AR | TO PROMOTE CHRISTIANITY | $14,000 |
| PLUMLINE INC FRANKLIN, TN | TO PROMOTE SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is directed by:
- Kenneth H. Polk
- Peter E. Barber
Both serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH H POLK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER E BARBER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Arlington Partners Charitable fund?
The foundation provides grants primarily to Christian churches and ministries, with additional support for health associations and education. Specific funding priorities include: • Christian nonprofits and churches • Church repairs • Health associations • Education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from Arlington Partners Charitable?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $517,462 (most recent filing) • Typical award range: $500–$1,045,996 • Historical grant volume: 8,533 total grants in previous year • Average grant size: $81 • The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded **Grant Distribution:** The foundation has awarded approximately $461,000 annually in recent periods, with assets of approximately $468,000.
Where does Arlington Partners Charitable make grants?
Arlington Partners Charitable Foundation funds organizations across multiple states, including: • Alabama • Arkansas • Colorado • District of Columbia • Kentucky • Michigan • Minnesota • North Carolina • New York • Tennessee • Virginia
What size grants does Arlington Partners Charitable award?
In 2024, Arlington Partners Charitable awarded 14 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $88K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Arlington Partners Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Arlington Partners Charitable reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Arlington Partners Charitable's EIN?
Arlington Partners Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1263667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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