Arneson Charitable Foundation
Arneson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dripping Springs, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $404K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $13K.
Arneson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Arneson Charitable Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +69.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $403,644
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Arneson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trinity Lutheran Church ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Arneson Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2022) to $33K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran Church Monument, CO | Christian Music | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $403,644 | $19,938 | $27,833 | $15,000 | 1 | $21,359 | $13,464 | $26,552 |
| 2023 | $412,430 | $16,389 | $33,958 | $17,655 | 2 | $25,678 | $8,109 | $25,139 |
| 2022 | $427,510 | $25,587 | $25,183 | $14,000 | 1 | $17,005 | $17,409 | $24,869 |
| 2021 | $426,153 | $34,290 | $30,861 | $20,000 | 1 | $23,628 | $27,057 | $27,117 |
| 2020 | $413,303 | $25,441 | $48,263 | $32,502 | 4 | — | $15,238 | $23,528 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arneson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arneson Charitable Foundation is led by Karl Arneson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karl Arneson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Mason
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Arneson
Vice President Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Arneson Charitable Foundation
How much does Arneson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Arneson Charitable Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 2 grants.
How large is Arneson Charitable Foundation?
Arneson Charitable Foundation reported $404K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Arneson Charitable Foundation operate?
Arneson Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Iowa, South Dakota.
What is Arneson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Arneson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1497770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Arneson Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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