Arnhold Foundation Inc
Arnhold Foundation Inc is a New York, New York-based private foundation. In 2024, it reported 233 grants totaling $56,885,687, supporting organizations including arts and education institutions, a humanitarian relief organization, an Indigenous-led conservation organization, and a medical school.
Arnhold Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Arnhold Foundation Inc gave $56.9M across 233 grants in 2024 (avg $244K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,885,687
- +54.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 233
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $244,145
- +53.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,800
- Total assets
- $426,630,883
- -5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (37 of 233, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arnhold Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Maiden Lane 500, New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 269-8628
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arnhold Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 92ND St Y ($13.0M). Together the top 10 received $40.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 897 grants of 1,144 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% each to Virginia and California, and 6% to Washington. The filing lists 4% under “?”, without identifying a state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 233 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arnhold Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 37 of 233 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $79K; repeat grants $275K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 213% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26.3M (2020) to $56.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 233 grants totaling $56.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 92ND St Y New York, NY | General Fund | $13,008,331 |
| Conservation International Arlington, VA | General Fund | $3,997,900 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Fund | $3,975,000 |
| Uc Regents Oakland, CA | General Fund | $3,719,713 |
| NIA Tero Foundation Seattle, WA | General Fund | $3,500,000 |
| Juilliard School New York, NY | General Fund | $3,375,800 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, NY | General Fund | $2,696,750 |
| Batsheva Dance Company | General Fund | $2,500,000 |
| Wnet Thirteen New York, NY | General Fund | $1,800,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | General Fund | $1,602,324 |
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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 | $426,630,883 | $36,065,650 | $58,663,480 | $56,885,687 | 233 | $57,120,142 | $34,864,729 | $26,817,135 |
| 2023 | $449,244,909 | $14,125,530 | $38,533,283 | $36,760,832 | 231 | $36,999,944 | $10,654,379 | $25,537,832 |
| 2022 | $472,600,573 | $18,361,550 | $45,880,530 | $43,030,462 | 228 | $43,209,038 | $15,821,482 | $25,911,582 |
| 2021 | $497,481,101 | $53,665,580 | $49,598,922 | $48,090,004 | 221 | $48,261,095 | $50,452,608 | $29,788,191 |
| 2020 | $487,049,895 | $4,849,889 | $28,163,911 | $26,273,061 | 231 | — | $4,588,113 | $28,175,665 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arnhold Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster survive and recover. Nia Tero Foundation says it works alongside Indigenous peoples to secure their guardianship of vital ecosystems. Juilliard describes its mission as educating students in music, dance, and drama and expanding the impact of the arts; Jazz at Lincoln Center describes a mission to build a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy.
Other 2024 grantees include the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, which says it advances science, medicine, and health care; the Whitney Museum of American Art, which presents and collects art of the United States and champions living artists; Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, which promotes the performing arts and public education about them; and the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, which supports early childhood development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 233 grants totaling $56,885,687. Grants ranged from $250 to $13,008,331, with a median grant of $12,800. The largest listed awards included $13,008,331 to 92ND ST Y, $3,997,900 to Conservation International, $3,975,000 to the International Rescue Committee, $3,719,713 to UC Regents, and $3,500,000 to Nia Tero Foundation. Each was listed for general fund.
Other listed awards included $3,375,800 to Juilliard School, $2,696,750 to Jazz at Lincoln Center, $2,500,000 to Batsheva Dance Company, $1,800,000 to WNET Thirteen, and $1,602,324 to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Ph Arnhold as president and treasurer, Joan Frances Gottfried Arnhold as secretary, and Julia Arnhold, Paul Arnhold, and James E Jordan as directors.
Arnhold Foundation Inc is led by John Ph Arnhold, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Ph Arnhold
President & Treasurer
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James E. Jordan
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Julia Arnhold
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Paul Arnhold
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joan Frances Gottfried Arnhold
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jody Gottfried Arnhold (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Hermine Carbo (2020) — Secretary
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 Arnhold Foundation Inc
How much does Arnhold Foundation Inc give each year?
Arnhold Foundation Inc gave $56.9M across 233 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36.8M across 231 grants.
What is Arnhold Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Arnhold Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,800, and its average grant was $244,145, across 233 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arnhold Foundation Inc that year got $79K on average.
Where does Arnhold Foundation Inc give grants?
Arnhold Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (7%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (146 grants), Brooklyn, NY (8 grants), Bronx, NY (6 grants) and Roxbury, CT (5 grants).
Does Arnhold Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arnhold Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (233 of 233) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arnhold Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Arnhold Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include 92ND St Y ($13,008,331), Conservation International ($3,997,900) and International Rescue Committee ($3,975,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arnhold Foundation Inc?
Arnhold Foundation Inc reported $426.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arnhold Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster survive and recover. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arnhold Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arnhold Foundation Inc's EIN?
Arnhold Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3456684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arnhold Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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