Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc
Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Arlington, Texas. Its stated activities include scholarships and other educational support for young people, assistance to local charities, and community needs.
Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc gave $276K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $276,000
- +87.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +114.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,400
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,522,823
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s website says it accepts grant requests from charities in Arlington. Applications are independently graded by members of the Arlington Rotary Club Grant subcommittee, discussed by the subcommittee, and may be presented to it if the subcommittee deems that necessary. The subcommittee recommends selections to the Board for approval, after which the Rotary Foundation Board disburses approved funds. The website directs applicants to complete a grant application form; it does not state additional application restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The website listed August 31, 2024, for submitting requests. This deadline has passed; the current deadline status is unknown.
- Deadline
- The website listed August 31, 2024, for submitting requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1188 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76013
Phone: (817) 277-0733
Website: https://arlingtonrotary.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc
Who Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alliance for Children ($43K). Together the top 10 received $237K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 29 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program described on the foundation’s website is for charities in Arlington. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $276K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Children Fort Worth, TX | Family Support Program Funding | $42,500 |
| National Medal of Honor Museu Arlington, TX | Charitable Purposes | $40,000 |
| Nehemiah Builds Arlington, TX | Accelerated Skills Building Program | $38,000 |
| Aware Foundation Arlington, TX | Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| Theatre Arlington Arlington, TX | Actups Outreach Program | $20,000 |
| Advocates for Special People Arlington, TX | Capital Improvement for a Van | $15,000 |
| Arlington Life Shelter Arlington, TX | Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| Levitt Pavilion Arlington, TX | Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| Mission Arlington Arlington, TX | Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| Texas Veterans Day Parade Fort Worth, TX | Parade Costs | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,522,823 | $490,922 | $427,820 | $276,000 | 15 | $174,254 |
| 2024 | $2,292,714 | $658,562 | $367,070 | $147,000 | 7 | $91,593 |
| 2023 | $1,551,088 | $124,302 | $238,328 | $157,299 | 1 | $79,533 |
| 2022 | $1,666,015 | $270,391 | $103,446 | $25,120 | 3 | $214,133 |
| 2021 | $1,576,020 | $135,743 | $96,396 | $33,055 | 3 | $91,342 |
| 2020 | $1,574,792 | $126,630 | $118,647 | $22,775 | 3 | $83,159 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for higher-education scholarships for Arlington ISD high school graduates, as well as scholarships, camps, supplies, books, and other educational tools for children in need. It also describes assistance for health and dental care, city agencies, school districts, and other charitable needs in North Texas. The filing additionally lists books donated to Webb Elementary students, graduate awards, and school uniforms for local junior high schools in economically challenged areas.
The foundation’s 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. Alliance for Children says its mission is to protect Tarrant County children from abuse through investigation, healing services, and community education; Nehemiah Builds describes its work as building hope and belonging in communities; Theatre Arlington says it presents artistic experiences through performance, production, and education; Advocates for Special People says it enriches the lives of intellectually disabled adults; and Arlington Life Shelter says it provides shelter, employment programs, and transitional services for North Texans impacted by homelessness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $276,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $42,500, with a median of $12,000. Its largest reported grants included $42,500 to Alliance for Children for family support program funding, $40,000 to the National Medal of Honor Museum for charitable purposes, $38,000 to Nehemiah Builds for its accelerated skills building program, and $35,000 to the Aware Foundation for charitable purposes. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Theatre Arlington for its ACTUPS outreach program, $15,000 to Advocates for Special People for a van capital improvement, and $12,000 each to Arlington Life Shelter, Levitt Pavilion, and Mission Arlington.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Benjamin Harris, Scott Hendricks, Chad Bates, Tom Ware, Stacy Bridger, Val Gibson, Jim Quick, Victoria Farrar Meyers, Vera McKissic, and Randy Hendricks as directors.
Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc is led by Rick Jenkins, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rick Jenkins
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Scott Hendricks
Director
Director → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Ware
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Val Gibson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Randy Hendricks
Director
Individual → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Vera McKissic
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Victoria Farrar Meyers
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Benjamin Harris
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Chad Bates
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Jim Quick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Mia Russo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Stacy Bridger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sally Hopper
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barry Bondurant
Vice President
Director → Individual, 2024
Individual → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Steven Kleiber
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Gloria Pena (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Chris McMurrough (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Jill Regina (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Benjiman Harris (2024) — Vice President
- Former: Tommy Thompson (2024) — Individual
- Former: Joe Way (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Thompson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Walter Virden III (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kurt Bartley (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Victoria Fryer-Myers (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dan Blumberg (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Joyce Stanton (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam Scott (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Susie McAlister (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Clete McAllister (2020) — Director
- Former: Lynn Stavinoha (2020) — President
- Former: Mary Tom Curnutt (2020) — Director
- Former: Peter Scott (2020) — Director
- Former: Valarie Landry (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rotary Foundation Inc
How much does Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc give each year?
Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc gave $276K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $147K across 7 grants.
What is Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $18,400, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc give grants?
Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, TX (13 grants) and Fort Worth, TX (2 grants).
Who are Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Alliance for Children ($42,500), National Medal of Honor Museu ($40,000) and Nehemiah Builds ($38,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc?
Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $491K.
What does Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for higher-education scholarships for Arlington ISD high school graduates, as well as scholarships, camps, supplies, books, and other educational tools for children in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s website says it accepts grant requests from charities in Arlington. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc's EIN?
Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2676475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax
Fort Worth, TX
The foundation supports nonprofits and community projects in areas including animal welfare, nonprofit capacity building, first responders, land conservation, neighborhood development, opportunity and access, and scholarships. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,100 to $1.5 million, with a median of $14,250; its service area covers 11 North Texas counties. It accepts applications for some competitive grant programs through its online portal, but donor-advised grants are not open to nonprofit applications.
Assets
$544.9M
Grants
872
Total Given
$41.3M
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Austin, TX
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds education, health, jobs and livelihoods, and family economic stability, with its deepest U.S. focus in Texas and additional work across the U.S. and internationally. In 2024 it awarded 835 grants totaling about $164.6 million; grants ranged from $75 to $50 million, with a median of $19,324. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process.
Assets
$7.8B
Grants
835
Total Given
$164.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/arlington-rotary-foundation-inc-morg_0d0d6f7f953a45a2ba20c5eef2d7b191
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_752676475_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/arlington-rotary-foundation-inc-morg_0d0d6f7f953a45a2ba20c5eef2d7b191},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-14. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Arlington Rotary Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?